After a brief pause, Lexi Rodriguez has hit the road running again. Donning the Huskers colors for one final time, Rodriguez’s NCAA campaign ended in tears. In an unexpected turn of events, the Huskers suffered a shock defeat against Penn State in last month’s semifinals. This was a bitter pill for the Huskers’ star to swallow. Being in her final college year, the 21-year-old wanted to end things on a high. However, with her NCAA plans failing in a heartbreaking manner, Rodriguez did not wait to cry over spilled milk. After all, she is a champion.
The Nebraska star immediately brushed off the loss and took a significant step forward. Rodriguez announced herself as turning pro and signing up for League One Volleyball. And guess what? Having spent so many years at Nebraska, Rodriguez could not let go of her affection for the place. Signing up for Omaha, the 21-year-old NCAA star decided to gift the Nebraska people her top game, now in a different jersey. And she is having quite the fun transitioning into the LOVB at the moment.
Hopping on her TikTok account, Rodriguez uploaded a video of her photoshoot for Omaha. Accompanying her in the shoot was her former NCAA rival, Jess Mruzik. Despite having a fierce rivalry, things looked quite friendly between the two as they could be seen goofing up during the shoot. However, there was one major takeaway from the entire video. It was all about the 21-year-old’s latest hairstyle. Presenting a new look, Rodriguez debuted her brand new bubble ponytail. Excited about her new look, the former NCAA phenom captioned her post saying, “are we liking the new hairstyle? @jessmruzik” And this was not the only instance of Lexi Rodriguez dropping major LOVB updates on TikTok.
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Surely, it is quite evident that Rodriguez is enjoying her transition to the fullest. In a January 3, 2025 update on TikTok, the promising athlete shared a trip to Omaha. She explained that she was going to have a meet-up with her family and pet dogs before leaving. After hugging them goodbye, Rodriguez drove towards her new apartment. Excited to the core, the former Huskers’ star stated, “Officially leaving my hometown heading to Omaha.”
And that was not the end. Rodriguez continued to provide updates as she informed fans that she was almost done with unpacking. Settling in for a thrilling ride ahead, the 21-year-old opined that the road ahead would be full of surprises. “Officially pretty much all moved in and unpacked pretty much everything. That was my first day,” said Rodriguez. Trying to start her career afresh, the 21-year-old does not want to dwell in the past. Thus, on the very first day of the New Year, a vibrant Rodriguez had some major life updates for her fans.
Lexi Rodriguez shares her 2025 resolutions Following a crushing defeat, Lexi Rodriguez was surely devastated. However, trying to move on with life, the former Huskers’ star looks to have gained some positive vibes from her recent transfer to Omaha. While it remains to be seen how exactly the NCAA phenom performs, Rodriguez started her New Year’s Day on a positive note. Sipping onto her favorite iced coffee from her new apartment kitchen, Rodriguez wished all her fans a Happy New Year. She then proceeded to narrate some of the happenings that went down in the past days with her.
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“I got to see all my old friends from Nebraska yesterday for New Year’s,” chirped the 21-year-old. She also delved into the sensitive matter of dealing with life post her NCAA days. Giving her honest opinion, Rodriguez mentioned that for the last four years, college volleyball became like a routine for her. Thus, it was quite normal to experience difficulty adjusting to life without the same.
Rodriguez then went on to drop her New Year’s resolution. “I really need to think about what I want my New Year’s resolutions to be, but right now, I haven’t really thought about it,” said the 21-year-old. She further added, “Eat healthy, drink a lot of water, take care of mental health.” The NCAA star also listed her biggest motto of life: “Live in the moment, stay in the present, and not think too far ahead or get too caught up in the future.” Thus, Lexi Rodriguez is pretty much ready for her new role at Omaha. Now, it remains to be seen how things pan out for her in the future.
Source : EssentiallySports
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Author : News7
Publish date : 2025-01-06 03:40:42
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