Four months have passed, but the sting still lingers for Lexi Rodriguez and her former Nebraska team. Back in December, the Cornhuskers went down in a heartbreaker to Penn State in the NCAA Final Four. The match was an absolute rollercoaster—Penn State pulled off a dramatic reverse sweep to snatch the win, with scores that felt like punches being thrown: 23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 28-26, and a final 15-13. Despite their 33-3 season, Nebraska couldn’t seal the deal. But hey, Lexi Rodriguez, the team’s senior libero, made history in the middle of it all, breaking Nebraska’s career digs record with 1,897 digs. Yet Rodriguez’s legacy isn’t defined just by stats—it’s her heart, her leadership, and the way she lifted this team. Coach John Cook knows just how much this group of seniors meant.
They’ve set the bar, inspiring not just fans but a whole new generation of volleyball players. They’ve played in multiple Final Fours, and let’s not forget Volleyball Day in Nebraska, where they made history in front of a record-breaking crowd. After the tough loss, Rodriguez reflected with gratitude, calling the Nebraska volleyball program “the best thing that ever happened to me.” Even in defeat, the Huskers gave it their all, with Andi Jackson, Harper Murray, and the rest of the squad delivering highlight-worthy performances. But in the end, Penn State’s Jess Mruzik was a force to be reckoned with, dominating the offense. Still, Nebraska’s journey continues to inspire, and as Lexi Rodriguez received honors post-award, her title miss became just another chapter in the story of an unforgettable team.
On April 27, Lincoln Arneal hopped onto X to spread the love for Lexi Rodriguez, reposting the Nebraska Huskers’ announcement that the star had just snagged another big honor. He shared, “Lexi Rodriguez wins another award as she is named Nebraska’s female athlete of the year.” But hold up, that’s not all, folks!
He kept the good vibes rolling with another tweet, saying, “She’s not done yet. Rodriguez also won the Student-Athlete of the Year award.” Talk about stacking up those accolades! It’s clear—Lexi’s just getting started.
Lexi Rodriguez wins another award as she is named Nebraska’s female athlete of the year. https://t.co/gYQABVOpRb
— Lincoln Arneal (@Lincoln_VB) April 28, 2025
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