Courtesy of Coppin State Athletic Communications


Cloe' Ochoa is a senior on the Coppin State softball team, where she has played in 125 games the last four years, starting in 119 of them in the infield.  A native of Covina, Calif., Ochoa has also made 14 appearances with eight starts in the pitcher's circle.  As a freshman in 2017, Ochoa was named Second Team All-MEAC, and later received Preseason All-Conference honors prior to her sophomore season.  Ochoa has hit .278 for her career with 17 doubles, a pair of triples and a home run along with 31 RBI and 54 runs scored. Her older sister, Camille, also played a pair of seasons for the Eagles (2017-18) and served as an assistant coach in 2019.

Q: Why Did You Choose Coppin State?
It was a great opportunity to continue my softball career and education at a Division I level. 

Q: What is your Major and what would you like to do with it after graduation?
Biology with a pre-med track and a minor in chemistry. After graduation I would like to go to go to med school. 

Q: Are there any professors, faculty or staff members at Coppin that have made a lasting impact on you and why?
Coach Ashley Cook, Mrs. Vera Carrington-Johnson, Coach Matt Walker, Coach Nerissa Meyers, Dr. Tramar Murdock, Dr. Hany Sobhi and Dr. Irving Smith. All, whether academically or athletically, have helped me to succeed in the classroom and on the field. 

Q: What was your favorite memory from playing softball at Coppin State?
Beating UMBC for the first time since 2013 earlier this season and making the MEAC tournament every year I've been here. 

Q: What songs are on your Quarantine Playlist?
Any Bad Bunny & Latin songs, YG, Christian and Country music. 

Q: The NCAA Committee is recommending that eligibility relief be provided to all student-athletes who participate in spring sports.  What would getting an extra year to play softball mean to you?
It means getting my senior year back. Getting back the chance to play after putting in all the hard work not only over the past few year at Coppin, but also all the years before. It means everything to me.