#00 Lexey Kneib Q&A

Lexey Kneib, Fr., INF, Webb City, Mo.

What made you want to start playing softball?
"Following in my older sister's footsteps. We had always watched her play at a very young age and followed her around to tournament after tournament as she got older. I decided I wanted to be just like her."

Why did you decide to play softball at Nebraska?
"I could go on for days on why I chose to play softball at the University of Nebraska but the main reason I chose this school was because of the players and coaching staff. I couldn't ask for better role models to look up to in life."

What is the best thing about being a Husker?
"You feel famous. Anywhere and everywhere you go, people are in awe of you if you play for the University of Nebraska."

What are the benefits of being a college softball player?
"Developing key life skills such as work ethic and time management."

What are the challenges of being a college softball player?
"Keeping your grades up and balancing all of your responsibilities as well as staying mentally and emotionally positive."

What career do you plan to go into after college?
"I plan to get my degree in business finance and one day hope to work for a large nutritional or health company."

What are three things that make you unique or that people would be surprised to know about you?
1. I have a twin sister that plays softball at Harvard, and we look nothing alike.

2. I debated on going to college for basketball before verbally committing to Nebraska.

3. I was born six weeks early.

Why did you choose to wear No. 00?
"Growing up I was always 00, my twin sister was 11, and my older sister was 22."

Favorite movie?
Cinderella Man.

Favorite food?
Sushi.

Favorite hobby?
Shopping.

Favorite thing to do on an off day?
Sleep, eat, and relax with my teammates.

Favorite vacation spot?
Turks & Caicos