California Athletics Hall of Fame

Tiffany Rochelle 2017 HOF

Tiffany Rochelle

  • Class
    1989
  • Induction
    2017
  • Sport(s)
    Volleyball
Named Cal’s Player of the Decade (1986-96), Tiffany Rochelle was a record-setting outside hitter who was twice voted first-team All-Pac-10. She finished her career with 1,814 kills, a school record that stood for 20 seasons. Rochelle also established Cal marks for career services aces (136) and career digs (1,406) before she graduated. She led the Bears in kills as a freshman (484) and junior (568), with the 568 total remaining a school record for 14 years. In 1988, she became the first Golden Bear to record 30 kills in a match, registering 31 at Arizona. Later, she totaled 32 digs vs. San Jose State to become the first Cal member of the 30-30 club. A member of the Pac-10 All-Freshman team in 1986, she was a three-time first-team Pac-10 All-Academic selection and a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1988. The Bears advanced to the NCAA Tournament her final three seasons, reaching the regional semifinals her senior year. Following her time at Berkeley, Rochelle played on the professional beach volleyball tour.
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