When the spring semester of 2017 ended, and it was time for members of the Clemson volleyball team to leave campus for the summer, it was a bittersweet feeling for the Tigers.

The Clemson volleyball team earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2016-17 season, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday.

New head coach Michaela Franklin brings a winning attitude to the volleyball program.

Caroline Pearson, a transfer from Arizona State University, has signed a financial aid agreement to join the Clemson volleyball team for the 2017 season.

The Clemson volleyball program's 2017 schedule features 17 matches at home in Jervey Gym, 10 in conference play and seven out of conference, which include two home tournaments.