Lexi Rodriguez just lately uploaded a sneak peek of having fun with her summer season on social media. The previous Nebraska volleyball participant is at present representing Crew USA on the Volleyball Nations League.
Rodriguez just lately made her VNL debut through the begin of the second week of the league, delivering a formidable efficiency. When she arrived on the occasion within the second week, the USA was thirteenth on the desk.
That they had a disappointing first week, as they misplaced in three straight units and solely gained in opposition to South Korea. Nonetheless, the previous Husker’s entry modified the statistics for the USA, as she attained 17 digs to assist her crew win in opposition to Serbia and delivered an identical efficiency in opposition to the Netherlands.
Rodriguez additionally posted 15 digs in opposition to France and made her crew win, taking the USA into the highest 8 from the thirteenth place. Amid this unbelievable play, Rodriguez just lately shared a glimpse of having fun with summer season on her social media.
She uploaded footage on Instagram, the place she was seen having enjoyable with different volleyball gamers, together with Ally Batenhorst, Olivia Babcock, Lauren Briseno, and extra. Together with this, she shared footage from the volleyball courtroom and some glimpses of having fun with a carnival together with her mates. The put up’s caption learn:
“can it all the time be summer season.”
Lexi Rodriguez opened up about her VNL debut
After her sport in opposition to Serbia, the place she registered 17 digs, Lexi Rodriguez spoke about making her VNL debut in opposition to Serbia. She gave a shout-out to the away crowd and mentioned it was enjoyable to play in opposition to the opponent of their hometown.
The previous Nebraska volleyball participant additionally mentioned that she loved taking part in together with her nationwide teammates. (As quoted by SI)
“The followers have been nice and to play them of their dwelling venue, you actually felt the ambiance. To return to 5 and battle alongside my teammates was a lot enjoyable. It was an exquisite day,” mentioned Lexi Rodriguez.
Following this, Rodriguez mirrored on the general efficiency of the crew and mentioned that they let the primary week get the higher of them.
“These aren’t straightforward matches to handle. I believe final week we let these moments get the higher of us and to see us form of battle by means of that and simply be uncomfortable the entire night time and discover a approach to win is a really precious lesson” (through USA Volleyball).
Lexi Rodriguez turned professional with LOVB Omaha after competing within the 2024 NCAA volleyball championships for Nebraska volleyball. Her crew could not advance additional than the semi-final spherical after Penn State dominated the final three units and certified for the finals.
Edited by Tushhita Barua
