With a roster that included three Nebraska freshmen, the United States volleyball team placed fifth at the 2021 FIVB U20 World Championship, which concluded Sunday.
Outside hitters Ally Batenhorst and Lindsay Krause and libero Lexi Rodriguez each played a prominent role in the United States posting a 6-2 record at the tournament. After helping Team USA to its highest finish since the 2011 U20 World Championship, the trio now turn their attention to their first collegiate season, as the Huskers open the 2021 season next month.
Batenhorst started every match and totaled 82 kills.