LEXINGTON, KY. – The Bryant University women's volleyball team has been recognized with the 2026 Team Academic Award by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), honoring its outstanding performance in the classroom.

This marks the 13th consecutive year that Bryant has taken home academic honors from the AVCA. The Bulldogs posted a 3.73 team GPA in the fall during its competition season and a 3.61 GPA in the spring. Sixteen student-athletes earned Dean's List honors in the fall and 14 more were recognized in the spring. 

Carrina Baron (fall/spring), Nina Gavin (fall/spring), Madison Koeller (fall), Natalie Ricevuto (fall/spring), Arianna Ugolini (fall/spring), Ana Fuertes and Hannah Jackson all posted 4.0 GPAs.

On the court, the Black and Gold went 16-12 overall and claimed a share of the America East Regular Season Championship.