Nebraska Volleyball’s NCAA Regional finals loss brought Rebekah Allick’s collegiate career to a close, although her message afterward reflected her lasting connection to the program. Following an emotional press conference, Allick posted a video thanking fans for their support and reflecting on her journey, her faith, and what the experience at Nebraska has meant to her.
Her message drew a supportive response from AJ Ferrari, a former NCAA champion wrestler and current Nebraska Cornhusker, who offered words of encouragement and shared a faith-driven message in support of Allick.
AJ Ferrari Sent His Support to Nebraska Volleyball’s Rebekah Allick in Heartfelt Note
Nebraska, which had remained undefeated for 33 matches, suffered a heartbreaking five-set loss to Texas A&M in the NCAA Regional Finals, exiting from the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship and ending its title hopes.
In a recent video shared on Instagram, Allick thanked Nebraska and its community for their support both on and off the court, explaining why she was overcome with emotion after the season-ending loss. She noted that her faith remains central to her identity.
Responding to her message, 2021 197-pound NCAA champion AJ Ferrari shared a heartfelt note, praising Allick’s effort and performance and writing a faith-driven message. “You did everything you could and played very well. I love how you praise God and Jesus in the ups and downs,” Ferrari wrote, before quoting James 1:2-7.
While this was the final year of Allick’s collegiate career as a Husker, Ferrari announced his commitment to the Cornhusker wrestling program after finishing third nationally at 197 pounds for CSU-Bakersfield, where he posted a 22-1 record. He will be competing in the heavyweight class for Nebraska this time.
Allick Sends Advice to Returning Huskers to Lead Through Actions and Intentional Gestures
In her final press conference as a Husker, Rebekah Allick was asked what advice she would offer players returning next season. Allick emphasized that effective leadership doesn’t have to be loud or performative, pointing to former teammate Lexi Rodriguez as an example of leading by example.
Reflecting on Rodriguez’s influence, Allick shared, “I think the biggest thing is like I’ve always respected and Lexi Rodriguez to me was that person. I just felt like she, maybe, didn’t always have something to say, but she always made the play or maybe even it was like the random handhold or the hug and that would probably be it for the rest of the day. But, you know, it was very intentional.”
Allick also encouraged returners not to feel pressured to shoulder everything themselves, stressing that leadership doesn’t require forcing a role or making a show of it, but simply being yourself and doing your job consistently.
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After Nebraska’s NCAA exit, only Keri Leimbach and Teraya Sigler have so far confirmed their return for next season. While Leimbach was a redshirt freshman this season, Sigler impressed Husker fans, starting in multiple games during her freshman year.
