Lexi Rodriguez makes her feelings known on being rookie for LOVB Omaha after 'overwhelming' senior year for Nebraska Cornhuskers

Lexi Rodriguez has successfully transitioned into professional volleyball, signing with LOVB Omaha, a women’s indoor volleyball team. The former Cornhuskers star player had recently talked about her earlier days in light of present times.

Rodriguez, during her time with Nebraska Cornhuskers accomplished multiple achievements including becoming the team's all-time leader in digs with 1897. During a press conference via HuskerOnline, Rodriguez shared her thoughts.

“I mean, practices going against the professionals are definitely hard as well. But I think it's also like that good mental break just going through senior year last season, like just such a long, overwhelming year and so just having that where I kind of just get to be the young gal just floating around, being the rookie, it's been a lot of fun,” she shared [onwards 1:43]

Rodriguez mentioned her experience of practicing with the professional players and reflected that it was a nice rest as she went through handling responsibilities in her senior year with the Cornhuskers. Rodriguez enjoyed an iconic career with Nebraska Cornhuskers as a libero.

Rodriguez led the Cornhuskers with Meritt Beason for two seasons. In the last season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost in the NCAA Championship semifinals to the Penn State Nittany Lions. In 2021, she was named the AVCA National Freshman of the Year.

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Lexi Rodriguez reflected on the NIL opportunities for women athletes

Lexi Rodriguez at the NCAA VOLLEYBALL: DEC 17 Division I Women's Championship - Teams vs Team - Source: Getty

The four-time All-American Lexi Rodriguez also became the third player in the history of the school to earn the honor four-times. On the Huskers Network Radio Podcast in January 2024, Rodriguez revealed her thoughts regarding NIL opportunities.

“I think it's awesome and I think that's now that I'm like going into my senior year something I'm trying to be a part of my brand a little bit is just getting those opportunities for women volleyball players and just trying to motivate younger girls to want to do the same thing when they get older. But I think it's so huge and I just feel like, it's the opportunities are still growing and getting bigger for women athletes and just women's sports all over the country so I think it's phenomenal.” She shared [onwards 6:47]

Last year, Lexi Rodriguez shed light on what the NIL opportunities mean for women volleyball players and how these influential moments can facilitate novel chances for them.

Rodriguez finished her bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations. When she attended Sterling High School, the libero led the volleyball team to two Illinois State titles. She won multiple accolades from her high school to her senior year.