Lexi Rodriguez wins Sullivan Award, joining athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Caitlin Clark
- Lexi Rodriguez, former Nebraska volleyball libero, received the AAU James E. Sullivan Award in Manhattan Tuesday.
- The annual AAU Sullivan Award recognizes athletes for excellence at the collegiate or Olympic level.
- Rodriguez, a four-time All-American, led the Huskers to national title matches and career records.
- Rodriguez thanked coaches and fans after winning the 95th AAU Sullivan Award; Rulon Gardner also won.
- Rodriguez is now among an exclusive group, being the third volleyball player to ever win this honor.
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Lexi Rodriguez wins Sullivan Award, joining athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Caitlin Clark
None of the three Nebraska Heisman Trophy winners didn't do it, nor did Jordan Burroughs or Jordan Larson for that matter. But Lexi Rodriguez has become the first Husker to win the Sullivan Award.
Former Husker Lexi Rodriguez Wins AAU James E. Sullivan Award
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – Former Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Nebraska volleyball player to win the AAU James E. Sullivan Award. Lexi Rodriguez, 2025 AAU Sullivan Award Winner @Alexis14Rod pic.twitter.com/KYbv1LOpDS — Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) April 15, 2025 The award is presented annually to the most exceptional athlete at the collegiate, Olympic or...
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