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Kubik Named Nebraska’s Female Newcomer of the Year



Lincoln – Although the setting was different than past Night of the Lied events, the Husker Athletic family came together Tuesday evening to celebrate the achievements of University of Nebraska student-athletes during the 2019-20 year.

The first virtual event recognized the outstanding performances in competition, classroom and community outreach and was highlighted by the live announcement of the major award winners, including the Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year, the Best Male and Female Athlete and the Outstanding Male and Female Newcomer.

Madi Kubik was named the Outstanding Female Newcomer after helping the Huskers to a 28-5 record and an NCAA Regional Final appearance. She was chosen as the VolleyballMag.com National Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year after averaging 2.73 kills and 2.52 digs per set last year. She had a season-high 22 kills against Purdue and had 20 kills and a season-high 17 digs in a five-set win at No. 7 Minnesota. She was the first Husker named conference freshman of the year since 2009.

Additionally, Life Skills presented the fourth-annual Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award Tuesday evening. This award, named in honor of the late Husker punter Sam Foltz, was presented to 27 student-athletes across all sports who exhibit strong leadership qualities, commitment to service and ability to encourage/empower peers. Nicklin Hames and Jazz Sweet were honored from the volleyball program.





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