Huskers Add Transfer Rienks

The Nebraska soccer team announced the addition of Alexis Rienks to the roster on Friday. Rienks joins the Huskers after spending two years at New Mexico State.

“Nebraska has everything I’m looking for,” Rienks said. “From the great academics to the competitive program and world-class facilities, I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Rienks, a 5-7 defender from Lincoln, Neb., started 18 games for the Aggies in 2015 and played in all 19, racking up 1,305 minutes. She scored one goal and added one assist as a sophomore. As a freshman in 2014, Rienks started 19 games and played in all 22 with an average of 69 minutes per game.

Before New Mexico State, Rienks was a standout for Lincoln Southwest High School, collecting all-state honors in 2013. As a senior, she scored seven goals and tallied 10 assists in helping the Silver Hawks win a district title. Rienks scored six goals and added 14 assists as a junior in 2012.

Rienks also helped club team Gretna Prima win state titles in 2014 and 2015 as well as the 2015 USYSA national title.