Former Nebraska volleyball player Whitney Lauenstein enters the transfer portal
Former Nebraska volleyball player Whitney Lauenstein has entered the transfer portal with two seasons of eligibility left.
She played two seasons as a Husker before stepping away from the program due to family responsibilities. Lauenstein did not play volleyball anywhere during the 2023 season.
It is highly unlikely that Lauenstein will return to Nebraska. The Huskers have very limited scholarships for the 2024 season.
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During her time at Nebraska, Lauenstein played at opposite. As a sophomore, she averaged 2.78 kills per set, 1.07 blocks per set and hit .238 in 2022. The 6-foot-2 hitter had a team-high 28 aces. She was an AVCA All-Region selection.
As a freshman, she appeared in 27 matches and had at least five kills in nine matches.
The Waverly, Nebraska native was in the Huskers class of 2021. Six players were in that class and four remain: Lexi Rodriguez, Lindsay Krause, Ally Batenhorst and Kennedi Orr.
Out of high school, Lauenstein was the No. 16 overall prospect in the class of 2021, according to PrepVolleyball.com. She was the No. 2 prospect in Nebraska behind Krause.
The departure of Lauenstein caused Nebraska to bring in Florida transfer Merritt Beason to be their starting opposite hitter. Beason has had a huge junior season and has been a critical part of this NU squad.
