Miriam Metzcus-Ochoa - Volleyball (1991-94) - UCF Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Miriam Metzcus-Ochoa was the cornerstone of one of UCF Volleyball’s golden eras, leading the Knights through unprecedented success. Playing from 1991-94, she was a three-time All-ASUN First Team honoree and powered UCF to three straight conference championships from 1992-94. In 1994, she steered the Knights to their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth, a milestone that elevated the program’s national profile. Under her leadership, UCF also made a run in the 1993 NIVC Tournament. By career’s end, she held program records for kills (1,811) and digs (1,644), ranking fourth all-time for both. She still holds the record for career service aces (235) and aces per set (0.46) and sits in the top five all-time for multiple statistical categories. Metzcus-Ochoa also coached at UCF, contributing to five straight ASUN championships between 1993-97 as either player, graduate assistant, assistant coach, or interim head coach. Known for her versatility and consistent play, she excelled both offensively and defensively, mentoring younger teammates and thriving in high-pressure moments. Beyond statistics, she was the anchor during a period that proved UCF could not only dominate its conference, but compete with the nation’s top programs. Today, she remains celebrated in anniversary retrospectives and alumni recognitions, continuing to influence her alma mater as a reading teacher and volleyball coach.