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