Illinois fires softball head coach Tyra Perry

Whitman cited a lack of recent success, noting the team finished 15-39 this season with a 3-20 conference record. The program has struggled to build upon early postseason appearances since Perry's tenure began. forestarrow.help

Perry, the second coach in history, led the Illini to four NCAA regionals in her first six seasons but posted a 22-66 record over the last four years. A national search will begin immediately to find her replacement.