Alci, Long and Ferdinand named 2026 USCAA All-Americans

HIALEAH, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Florida National had three All-Americans crowned yesterday for the 2026 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) volleyball season. Junior Pelin Alci was the team's lone first team selection, while Ariana Long and Chriselle Ferdinand were second team honorees.

Alci had an incredible season with the Conquistadors, posting over 600 assists in 23 matches. She did it all for the Conquistadors with 26 kills and 11 total blocks, while being the centerpiece of FNU's offense as its primary setter.

Ferdinand was one of Florida National's top attackers, recording 219 kills to go along with 63 digs. The sophomore from Miami tallied nine aces from the service line, a team-high 28 blocks and over 60 digs for the Conquistadors in 21 matches.

Meanwhile, Long recorded a team-high 349 digs in the regular season, bringing her career total to 1,322. The Homestead, Fla., native took over libero duties for the Conquistadors, tallying 34 assists and 29 service aces.

Florida National will look to take home a USCAA Championship, starting with a 2:30 p.m. matchup against Trinity College of Florida Nov. 5.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Ariana Long: OH/LIB; 5' 6"; Senior

#9 Pelin Alci: S; 5' 10"; Junior

#16 Chriselle Ferdinand: OH; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#2 Ariana Long
: 5' 6"; Senior
: OH/LIB

#9 Pelin Alci
: 5' 10"; Junior
: S

#16 Chriselle Ferdinand
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: OH

Players Mentioned

#2 Ariana Long

#9 Pelin Alci

#16 Chriselle Ferdinand

Players Mentioned

#2 Ariana Long

#9 Pelin Alci

#16 Chriselle Ferdinand