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Illinois Fires Softball Head Coach Tyra Perry

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Illinois Athletics Director Josh Whitman announced the firing of head coach Tyra Perry on Monday after 11 seasons. Despite early NCAA postseason appearances, the program struggled in recent years, resulting in a 15-39 record this season.

Whitman stated that while Perry contributed admirably and led the team to NCAA Regionals early in her career, the program failed to sustain success in recent years. freshyourfeel.com

Illinois will now begin a national search to find Perry's replacement.

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