Lexi Sun

Classroom

Sun earned her bachelor’s degree in December of 2020. She carried a 3.51 GPA in communication studies.

A second-team Academic All-American in 2021, Sun is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. She was also named a 2020 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and has been named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll the last six semesters.

She is using her fifth year of eligibility to pursue a master’s degree in advertising and public relations.

Character

Nebraska Coaching Staff:
“Sun is extremely driven and focused. She has a confidence about her that creates trust among others. She takes the time to invest in people and develop genuine relationships. Sun is caring and thoughtful and is the first to wish someone a happy birthday, make a special treat or ask about family. She has an infectious smile and a personality that captivates everyone she meets. People are drawn to her confidence and energy. Sun has exceptional communication skills and the presence and self-esteem to present information to her peers. She always makes time for others in the community and has embraced being a role model for girls across the state of Nebraska.”

Community

Sun has volunteered with the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and the Pershing Elementary for School is Cool Week, where she was a classroom speaker.

Along with her teammates, Sun has served meals at the Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach.

Additionally, she has attended the Husker Diversity and Inclusion Summit for the last three year.s

Competition

Sun, a two-time AVCA All-American, has excelled on the court.

She has also been named an All-Big Ten and AVCA All-North Region selection twice. Sun led the Huskers in kills per set during each of the last two seasons.

In Nebraska’s season opener, Sun surpassed 1,000 kills as a Husker. She became only the 23rd player in program history, and the ninth in the rally-scoring era, to reach that milestone.

Before transferring to Nebraska, Sun played one season at Texas. She was named a AVCA All-America honorable mention, AVCA All-Southwest Region, and All-Big 12 first team selection.