Earlier this month, Lexi Rodriguez dropped a pleasant surprise for her fans, shattering records and announcing her next big move. “Lexi Rodriguez will continue her volleyball career with LOVB. She will join Justine Wong-Orantes, who she just passed for No. 1 on Nebraska’s all-time dig chart,” wrote Huskers Illustrated’s Lincoln Arneal on X. Soon after the announcement, Rodriguez posted her excitement on social media. This one was short and sweet, Lexi said, “On to the next chapter!! So excited for this opportunity to play in the States and no other place I would want to start than Nebraska.”

After bidding farewell to her amazing collegiate experience, Rodriguez enthusiastically introduced her new chapter—joining League One Volleyball’s LOVB Omaha squad. She won’t be leaving Nebraska anytime soon, as she gets set to join the team in Omaha for some serious practice. Now, as Lexi Rodriguez gears up to return to Nebraska, she’s turning to her fans for a little help—to escape the harsh reality.

Lexi Rodriguez asks fans for help!

On December 29, Lexi Rodriguez took to TikTok to share a quick glimpse of her journey back to Nebraska. In the video, she’s behind the wheel, coffee in hand, and the caption reads, “driving 5 hours back to nebraska someone convince me im still on the husker volleyball team by time i get there.” The vibe was laid-back yet hopeful as she cruised down the highway and it appears from her post that the former Husker is not been able to come to terms with the fact that she is no more a Husker. And honestly, how can it be so easy for her? After all, things did end with a kind of heartbreak, but her time at NU was quite something to be remembered.

After Lexi Rodriguez’s final game as a Husker ended in heartbreak, losing to Penn State in the NCAA semifinals, Lexi Rodriguez reflected on her incredible career. With 15 digs, she surpassed Justine Wong-Orantes’ school record of 1,890 career digs, finishing with a total of 1,897. However, that bittersweet achievement couldn’t really help her overcome the pain of ending her college volleyball career with such a bitter defeat.

The emotions hit hard, as Lexi reflected on her time at Nebraska, saying, “Dear Nebraska, I can’t even begin to put into words what being a part of this program and representing this state has meant to me these past 4 years. When I decided to become a Husker, I never imagined my journey would have turned out the way it did.” Now, as she embarks on the next phase of her career, Lexi is not alone. She’s joining some elite players in LOVB, starting a new chapter in her career, and an opportunity to play with other talented players.

Rodriguez is set to join other stars!

Lexi Rodriguez is entering a new phase of her career and moving to LOVB Omaha with a lineup of top talents. This team has legends that have conquered the sport; these are Olympians, national champions, and winners. Being able to play alongside some of the best in the world will be a good experience for Lexi, especially with the likes of Jordan Larson, Justine Wong-Orantes, and Lauren Stivrins. Jordan Larson is a four-time Olympic medalist who has played for the Nebraska volleyball team and her contribution has been remarkable.

Justine Wong-Orantes, who is a two-time Olympian, has a long list of achievements, including the title of the Best Libero at the Tokyo Olympics and All-American honors. With Lauren Stivrins, a three-time All-American, the team can gain leadership through someone who has played in professional leagues such as Athletes Unlimited. Altogether, these legends will bring a great deal of knowledge and skills to LOVB Omaha that will help the team to grow even higher.

Lexi Rodriguez is also entering the team with much success. On December 19th, she broke Justine Wong-Orantes’s. Jaali Winters, a four-time All-American, and Creighton’s most accomplished athlete, further elevates the team’s performance with new records in career wins, kills, and attacks. Also, Emily Thater’s professional career lasted seven seasons in Germany and France, where she was a professional middle blocker.

As Lexi gears up to play alongside these outstanding athletes, LOVB Omaha features a diverse and talented lineup. Alongside the legends, players like Annie Cesar, Vicky Savard, and Kimberly Dewniok add depth and versatility. Another libero, Annie Cesar, adds consistency and accuracy, and a powerful outside hitter, Vicky Savard, also helps the team’s offense line up. Having Gabby Blossom and Laura Djikema creating the plays, the squad is ready to overrun the field. The team’s experience, skill, and commitment to the sport guarantees the fans an exciting inaugural season with Lexi Rodriguez and other great players.