What happened to Lexi Sun from Nebraska volleyball?
Lexi Sun isn't taking anything for granted in her extra season with Nebraska volleyball. Lexi Sun took on a new role as a supportive bench player early this season, entering matches as a serving specialist or late-match substitute.
16 at the Devaney Sports Center. For now, Lexi Sun appears to be back in the starting lineup for the Nebraska volleyball team.
Lexi Sun didn't start her college volleyball career at Nebraska, but she's still going to end up playing four years for the Huskers. Sun transferred from Texas to Nebraska after her freshman season, but because of the NCAA eligibility freeze last season due to COVID-19, Sun will still play four seasons in Lincoln.
Volleyball player Lexi Sun could earn somewhere around $40,000. This spring, the Board of Governors recommended that the NCAA alter its policies regarding name, image and likeness, allowing student-athletes to profit from endorsements and social media influencing.
Lexi Sun returned to the starting lineup for the Nebraska volleyball team for the first time in about seven weeks on Thursday. And the senior outside hitter will probably be back in that spot on Saturday, too. Sun and Madi Kubik had 11 kills apiece to help lead the No.
Sun, who graduated in December and is working toward a master's in advertising and public relations, earned All-Big Ten first team and third-team All-America honors for the second straight year. She was also recognized as Big Ten player of the week twice in 2021.
The 6-foot-2 senior outside hitter amassed 630 kills, 288 digs, 60 blocks and 45 service aces this past season, leading the Eagles (32-8) to the Open Division semifinals. A 2016-17 Under Armour First Team All-American, Sun is a member of the U.S. Women's Junior National team.
Keonilei Akana was in uniform for Texas' final match of the 2021 volleyball season. Akana, though, was playing for Nebraska at the time. And after serving seven aces, she got to celebrate as the Huskers earned a four-set win over the Longhorns in an Elite Eight matchup at Gregory Gym.
Nebraska's Lexi Sun serves in the first set against Louisville on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
| Year | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,998 | |
| Est. Earnings (1 season) | $49,998 | |
| Seasons | Team | Salary |
| 1 seasons | $49,998 | |
Did Lexi Sun graduate?
Sun, who graduated in December and is working toward a master's in advertising and public relations, earned All-Big Ten first team and third-team All-America honors for the second straight year. She was also recognized as Big Ten player of the week twice in 2021.
A consistent piece of the Nebraska volleyball team is on the move. After two seasons in Lincoln, Keonilei Akana is entering the transfer portal. Akana made the announcement on Instagram Tuesday afternoon. Akana played in all 53 matches during her two seasons as a Husker.
