Nebraska Volleyball 2023

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Nebraska opposite hitter Whitney Lauenstein announces she is stepping away from volleyball

Nebraska opposite hitter Whitney Lauenstein announced on Tuesday that she is stepping away from volleyball.

The sophomore from Waverly, Nebraska was on the AVCA North All-Region Team in 2022. She averaged 2.78 kills per set, hit .238 and killed 297 balls, the second most on the team. Lauenstein contributed 1.07 blocks per set, the second most on the team, and led the Huskers with 0.26 service aces.

The 6-foot-2 hitter was the last addition to the Huskers’ 2021 class. The class of 2021 was one of the best recruiting classes in Nebraska volleyball history. The six members included Lauenstein, Krause, outside hitter Ally Batenhorst, libero Lexi Rodriguez, setter Kennedi Orr and middle blocker Rylee Gray.

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Whitney Lauenstein to ‘Step Away’ From Nebraska Volleyball
The Waverly native took to social media ‘to clear the confusion and rumors’

"With Each Other For Each Other" That's been the mantra of Nebraska volleyball with the mindset of doing what you can for your teammates in every way possible. Now, that mindset will extend well beyond the court for Whitney Lauenstein. Lauenstein announced her decision "to step away from the volleyball team" Tuesday evening, citing a need to focus on herself and be with her family. That need stems from continuing to heal after the passing of her father, Ryan Launstein, in 2021.

[Greg S]

She was fantastic but obviously there are far more important things in life than volleyball. Losing my Dad was the hardest thing I have even been through. Wish her nothing but the best going forward.

Greg

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Huskers playing Wichita State in Central City for spring exhibition:

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