2026 Men's Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 19
Alec Apelian
- Position:
- Middle Blocker
- Height:
- 6-7
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Irvine, Calif.
2025
Redshirt
MISC.
Mechanical Engineering
Q&A:
Why UCI?
UCI has an outstanding engineering program and volleyball team. I fell in love with the community here and couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else.
What are you most excited for this year?
I’m excited to keep growing as a volleyball player and person on this team
What are some qualities of a good teammate?
Compassionate, driven, honest
Favorite movie watched as a team and why?
Shawshank Redemption - it was the first time I had watched the film and it’s now a top 10 movie I’ve seen.
Indoor, Beach or Grass?
I’ll play indoor or beach any day
Favorite Song?
Orphans Coldplay
Shout someone out
My big brother Aren Apelian
Favorite nickname on the team?
Mine - Alaka’i Benson
Redshirt
MISC.
Mechanical Engineering
Q&A:
Why UCI?
UCI has an outstanding engineering program and volleyball team. I fell in love with the community here and couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else.
What are you most excited for this year?
I’m excited to keep growing as a volleyball player and person on this team
What are some qualities of a good teammate?
Compassionate, driven, honest
Favorite movie watched as a team and why?
Shawshank Redemption - it was the first time I had watched the film and it’s now a top 10 movie I’ve seen.
Indoor, Beach or Grass?
I’ll play indoor or beach any day
Favorite Song?
Orphans Coldplay
Shout someone out
My big brother Aren Apelian
Favorite nickname on the team?
Mine - Alaka’i Benson
Tuesday, May 12
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10
Saturday, May 09
