For the Texas Longhorns, it couldn’t have been a better end for the year. Winning the 2023 NCAA Division 1 women’s Volleyball Championship has given them just the thing they needed to welcome 2024 on a high note. However, while the Longhorns look forward to another exciting volleyball year, it’s time to say goodbye to one of their star players of this season. Asjia O’Neal, the Texas senior, is slated to leave her university after six long years as a Longhorn and it’s a bittersweet moment.

The middle blocker has been a crucial player who contributed heavily to the Texas Longhorns’ NCAA win this year. After a sound display of prowess in the group stages, O’Neal held her form in the nationals. Stomping over the Nebraska Huskers, the Longhorns made a clean sweep in the finals.

Texas Longhorns blocker shares emotional post

In her latest post on Instagram, Asjia O’Neal revealed that she is bidding goodbye to the Longhorns. The post is understandably emotional and Asjia seems reluctant to look back on her time in Texas. As a Longhorns member, O’Neal has highlighted the highlights of her collegiate career. She will be leaving the team after clinching “6 conference titles, 3 final fours, and 2 national championships later.”, as she mentions in her post.

Asjia also mentions that her journey wasn’t easy but she was lucky to be placed where more than one person came forward to show her the way. She thanked Texas Longhorns fans for cheering her every step of the road. In her post, along with announcing her exit, O’Neal also took the time to thank everyone involved in her journey.

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She thanked her coaches, saying “The life lessons yall have taught me will stick with me for the rest of my life“, O’Neal makes it clear that Texas has given her the wisdom to keep herself grounded. Along with that, Asjia also said that she forged some incredible bonds with her teammates throughout the six years, and they will be like families forever.

Fans wave goodbye to O’Neal

Since her announcement, Texas Longhorns’ fans have come forward to bid adieu to their favorite senior. One fan thinks Asjia is leaving her college with a halo behind her head. “Texas legend!!!! Been so fun watching you the past few years.”

O’Neal’s teammate Devin Kahahawai says “Honored to have played with you“.

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For Avery Anderson, O’Neal’s exploits make her a true icon. “Nah that’s Gangsta!!!“, wrote Avery under Asjia’s post. Another teammate Logan Eggleston also thinks it’s been a dream riding together for the Longhorns. “So thankful for Texas Volleyball for bringing us together“, wrote Eggleston waving her hands to her senior. With this, Asjia O’Neal bids goodbye to the Longhorns to set on her voyage towards new endeavors.

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