Harper Murray has the habit of writing on her finger tape before stepping on the volleyball. It’s a way to remind herself of what matters most in the heat of competition. And among the things and people who have found a place on the outside hitter’s fingers is ex-Huskers libero, Lexi Rodriguez. “I put the number eight for Lexi,” she shared last year. That’s the depth of their bond.
Naturally, Murray wouldn’t miss wishing her beloved senior on her birthday. The 20-year-old took to Instagram, sharing a collage of memories from their time together as Huskers. “Wishing @lexi.rodriguez the biggest happy birthday!!! Lex, I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to play with you,” wrote Murray.
“You have helped me grow in ways I didn’t think were possible,” the Nebraska Huskers star added about her senior. And this is something the college volleyball icon acknowledges every chance she gets. Harper Murray thanks Rodriguez for helping her, even when explaining why she puts her jersey number on her finger tape. “She’s helped me grow so much as a lava player and a person,” said Murray.
And why wouldn’t she? After all, the LOVB Omaha player was among those who never lost faith in Murray, even during the Michigan native’s darkest times in college. So Murray wrote: “Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, the state of Nebraska, and the sport of volleyball. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love you so much. Happy 22nd!!!”
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