Former Nebraska Volleyball standout Lexi Rodriguez is set to continue her professional career, returning to represent LOVB Nebraska for a second consecutive season. The LOVB season begins on January 7, with LOVB Nebraska taking on LOVB Austin in the First Serve game.
With the season approaching, Rodriguez shared glimpses of herself in the LOVB Nebraska kit, instantly lighting up the comments with reactions from her former college teammates.
Former Nebraska Volleyball Teammates Ally Batenhorst and Maisie Boesiger Hype Lexi Rodriguez
Adidas, LOVB’s apparel partner since 2024, offered a glimpse of Rodriguez in LOVB Nebraska colors, pairing a green T-shirt with beige wide-leg mesh pants. In another image, she is seen holding a pair of Adidas shoes.
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Ally Batenhorst, who represented Nebraska from 2021 to 2023, chimed in with a simple but supportive “Yea.” Maisie Boesiger, who recently wrapped up her final collegiate season at Nebraska, showed her excitement as well, hyping up her close friend with a playful “Hottie 😍😍” in the comments.
A three-time first-team All-American during her college career, Rodriguez now looks to translate that success to the professional stage as she prepares for another season on the LOVB circuit. She was also part of the USA Women’s World Volleyball Championship squad in 2025 and is the co-founder of the app SheSports, a platform designed to connect female collegiate athletes with young fans and inspire confidence, health, and big dreams.
Since departing the Nebraska program in 2024, the 22-year-old has continued to grow both on and off the court, embracing a more mature perspective as she navigates the next phase of her career.
Rodriguez Reflects on Balancing Expectations and Perspective After Nebraska Career
Sharing her time at Nebraska, former Cornhuskers’ star Rodriguez opened up about the challenge of balancing championship expectations with appreciating long-term success in an interview with Hurrdat Sports. At a program where national titles are the ultimate goal, Rodriguez acknowledged that falling short of that standard can initially make even strong seasons feel incomplete.
Rodriguez admitted it is difficult to feel accomplished in the moment, stating: “I think the hardest thing is finding that accomplished feeling in the moment. When your season ends and all you could think about all year long was getting to the Final Four and winning a national championship, sometimes everything under that just washes away and it doesn’t feel like a great accomplishment.”
However, with time and reflection, her perspective has evolved. Rodriguez added, “Once it’s over and you’re able to actually look back on it, things change.” Now a year removed, she said the pain can still linger, but the broader picture has become clearer.
She has come to realize that what truly matters isn’t just a single title, but also the culture built, the records set and the lasting impact the team had on the program.
