As we know, the Huskers have won various honors and awards since 1980. The most honors and awards were won in the John Crook era, and he is still the Head coach. In this article, we will cover Nebraska Volleyball’s achievements with years and places.
The player worked hard in every match to get these honors and awards, especially in national championships and other events.
Nebraska Volleyball Honors & Awards
Honda-Broderick Cup Winners
- 2006: Sarah Pavan
Olympic Team Members
U.S. Olympic Team
- 2024: Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson, Justine Wong-Orantes
- 2020: Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson, Justine Wong-Orantes
- 2016: Kayla Banwarth, Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson
- 2012: Jordan Larson
- 2004: Nancy Metcalf
- 2000: Allison Weston (Captain)
- 1996: Lori Endicott
- 1992: Lori Endicott
- 1988: Cathy Noth (Alternate)
Canada Olympic Team
- 2020: Sarah Pavan (Beach Volleyball)
- 2016: Sarah Pavan (Beach Volleyball)
National Team Members
U.S. National Team
- 2018–2020: Kadie Rolfzen
- 2017–2020: Amber Rolfzen
- 2017–Present: Justine Wong-Orantes
- 2014–Present: Kelsey Robinson
- 2009–Present: Jordan Larson
- 2007–2011: Tracy Stalls
Canada National Team
- 2013–Present: Sarah Pavan (Beach Volleyball)
- 2010–2013: Sarah Pavan
Major Individual Awards
Morgan Trophy Award
- 1996: Allison Weston
AVCA National Player of the Year
- 2006: Sarah Pavan
- 2005: Christina Houghtelling
Honda Volleyball Award Winners
- 2006: Sarah Pavan
- 2000: Greichaly Cepero
Conference Athlete of the Year
- 2007–2008: Sarah Pavan
- 2006–2007: Sarah Pavan
Academic All-American of the Year (All Sports)
- 2007–2008: Sarah Pavan
- 2006–2007: Sarah Pavan
| Award Title | Year | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ten Sportsmanship Award | 2023 | Maggie Mendelson |
| 2022 | Anni Evans | |
| 2021 | Kayla Caffey | |
| 2020 | Hayley Densberger | |
| 2019 | Anezka Szabo | |
| 2018 | Brooke Smith | |
| 2017 | Sydney Townsend | |
| 2016 | Brooke Smith | |
| 2015 | Sydney Townsend | |
| 2014 | Mary Pollmiller | |
| 2013 | Morgan Broekhuis | |
| 2012 | Allison McNeal | |
| 2011 | Brigette Root | |
| Big Ten Distinguished Scholar | 2023 | Maisie Boesiger, Lindsay Krause, Kennedi Orr |
| 2022 | Anni Evans, Madi Kubik, Kennedi Orr | |
| 2020 | Hayley Densberger | |
| 2018 | Hayley Densberger, Mikaela Foecke, Brooke Smith | |
| 2017 | Annika Albrecht, Allie Havers, Sydney Townsend | |
| 2016 | Sydney Townsend | |
| 2015 | Kadie Rolfzen, Sydney Townsend | |
| 2014 | Cecilia Hall | |
| 2013 | Cecilia Hall | |
| 2012 | Morgan Broekhuis, Allison McNeal, Hayley Thramer | |
| 2011 | Morgan Broekhuis, Brigette Root, Hayley Thramer, Jordan Wilberger | |
| Academic All-Conference (Big Ten) | 2023 | Rebekah Allick, Ally Batenhorst, Maisie Boesiger, Lindsay Krause, Hayden Kubik, Maggie Mendelson, Kennedi Orr, Lexi Rodriguez |
| 2022 | Ally Batenhorst, Anni Evans, Nicklin Hames, Kaitlyn Hord, Kenzie Knuckles, Lindsay Krause, Madi Kubik, Whitney Lauenstein, Kennedi Orr, Lexi Rodriguez | |
| 2021 | Keonilei Akana, Kayla Caffey, Anni Evans, Nicklin Hames, Kenzie Knuckles, Madi Kubik, Kalynn Meyer, Callie Schwarzenbach, Lexi Sun | |
| 2020 | Hayley Densberger, Nicole Drewnick, Emma Gabel, Nicklin Hames, Kenzie Knuckles, Madi Kubik, Callie Schwarzenbach, Lexi Sun, Jazz Sweet, Riley Zuhn | |
| 2019 | Chen Abramovich, Hayley Densberger, Nicklin Hames, Megan Miller, Callie Schwarzenbach, Lexi Sun, Jazz Sweet, Anezka Szabo | |
| 2018 | Hayley Densberger, Mikaela Foecke, Sami Slaughter, Brooke Smith, Jazz Sweet, Anezka Szabo |
| Category | Year | Awardees |
|---|---|---|
| All-Big Ten Teams | 2023 | Andi Jackson, Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly |
| 2022 | Rebekah Allick | |
| 2021 | Lindsay Krause, Lexi Rodriguez | |
| 2019 | Kenzie Knuckles, Madi Kubik | |
| 2018 | Nicklin Hames, Callie Schwarzenbach | |
| AVCA National Player of the Week | 2023 | Merritt Beason (10/24) |
| 2017 | Annika Albrecht (9/26) | |
| 2016 | Amber Rolfzen (10/25) | |
| espnW National Player of the Week | 2017 | Annika Albrecht (9/26) |
| 2016 | Briana Holman (8/31), Amber Rolfzen (10/26) | |
| Conference Player of the Week | 2023 | Harper Murray (Freshman – 8/28, 9/18), Merritt Beason (Player – 9/18, 10/2, 11/6), Bergen Reilly (Setter – 9/25, 10/2, 11/6) |
| 2022 | Lexi Rodriguez (Defensive – 10/10), Rebekah Allick (Freshman – 10/17, 10/24) | |
| 2021 | Lexi Rodriguez (Freshman – multiple weeks), Madi Kubik (Player – 10/11, 10/18) | |
| NCAA All-Americans | 2020 | Nicklin Hames (Second Team), Lauren Stivrins (First Team), Lexi Sun (First Team) |
| 2019 | Nicklin Hames (First Team), Lauren Stivrins (First Team), Lexi Sun (First Team), Madi Kubik (Second Team) | |
| 2018 | Mikaela Foecke (First Team), Kenzie Maloney (First Team), Lauren Stivrins (First Team) | |
| 2017 | Annika Albrecht (First Team), Mikaela Foecke (First Team), Kelly Hunter (First Team), Briana Holman (Honorable Mention) | |
| 2016 | Kelly Hunter, Amber Rolfzen, Kadie Rolfzen, Justine Wong-Orantes (First Team); Mikaela Foecke, Briana Holman (Honorable Mention) | |
| Academic All-Americans | 2023 | 5 NCAA Championships, 35 Conference Titles, 103 All-Americans, 40 Academic All-Americans |
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