As if Lexi Rodriguez’s team LOVB Omaha, currently being on a six-game skid, wasn’t enough, she now had to deal with another problem. This one’s personal however, and could have some serious repercussions if she doesn’t snip it in the bud. So what’s the issue? Unfortunately, it’s something celebrities and popular athletes like Rodriguez often have to deal with.
The star libero is dealing with an online imposter on social media. The former Husker had no inkling that trouble was brewing till fans on TikTok brought it to her attention. While the volleyball star has a combined TikTok and Instagram following of over 521,000 fans, she had no presence on Facebook. So that’s the platform the imposter chose to fly under Rodriguez’s radar.
Fortunately for Lexi Rodriguez, her massive fan following has brought the issue to her attention. “I’m just gonna be as blunt as possible. I really don’t use Facebook, like at all,” she said while responding to TikTok user Michael Fitzgerald. The fan asked if the LOVB Omaha player could point him in the direction of her real Facebook account.
However, the 2-year-old’s response confirmed one or multiple people are posing as the former Nebraska star on Facebook. Rodriguez said she doesn’t share her TikToks, Insta posts, or stories on Facebook. “I have not DM’d, messaged, commented anyone…” warned the libero. She continued: “If anyone is reaching out to you saying they’re me, asking for money, asking for anything, it’s not me.”
Unfortunately, Rodriguez is far from the only victim. Even far less famous people in the volleyball community have fallen victim to such antics. Barely two months ago, Midwest Select Volleyball Club announced that fake Venmos popped up, hindering their fundraising efforts for a family member of one of their athletes. Thankfully, Lexi Rodriguez seems to have nipped the issue in the bud, and can turn her focus to more pressing matters.
Lexi Rodriguez’s lackluster debut pro volleyball season
The hype went through the roof when LOVB Omaha dropped a surprise announcing they’d signed the Huskers icon. Nebraska volleyball fans were delighted that their favorite libero, the school’s digs record setter, was staying in Nebraska. However, that excitement gradually transformed into frustration as Omaha continued omitting the 22-year-old from their line-up.
When Lexi Rodriguez’s debut finally came, LOVB Omaha was struggling. After 40 days on the road and repeated losses, the libero finally made her home debut as a 1st set substitute. Although the team won the first set, Salt Lake grabbed the momentum, beating Omaha 3-1 (16-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19). Yet, it’s not all bad for the volleyball star.
Despite barely getting her stride during her debut season, the team saw the Lexi Rodriguez effect first hand on March 7th. The Illinois audience earned the loudest cheer when she came on to the court. It was undoubtedly the brightest spot in an otherwise landslide loss of Omaha. Even head coach Susie Fritz acknowledged the positive effect her presence had on the court.
“I think Lexi’s given us a nice little pick me up in a serving sub role,” the coach said. She also explained why fans have seen less of the 2024 AVCA Player of the Year contender. “I think Lexi’s given us a nice little pick me up in a serving sub role,” Fritz said, as per Lincoln Arneal. Yet, who knows? Maybe Omaha will be willing to experiment a little more, while the libero focuses on practicing.
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