Illinois Fighting Illini softball

The Illinois Fighting Illini softball team represents University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Fighting Illini are currently led by head coach Tyra Perry. The team plays its home games at Eichelberger Field located on the university's campus.[2]

Illinois Fighting Illini softball
Founded2000
UniversityUniversity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Head coachTyra Perry (4th season)
ConferenceBig Ten
LocationChampaign, IL
Home stadiumEichelberger Field (Capacity: 1500)
NicknameFighting Illini
ColorsOrange and Blue[1]
         
NCAA Tournament appearances
2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2019

History

Coaching history

Years Coach Record %
2000–2015Terri Sullivan
2016–presentTyra Perry145–108.573

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Coaching staff

Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Illinois in current position
Tyra PerryHead coach4th
Laura TroutAssistant Coach4th
Lance McMahonAssistant Coach3rd
Tess SoefjeVolunteer Assistant Coach1st
Michael PalmerDirector of Operations1st
Ryan DeppaOffice Manager4th
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References

  1. "Illinois Digital Style Guide". July 21, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  2. "Eichelberger Field". FightingIllini.com. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. "Illinois Softball Record Book" (PDF). FightingIllini.com. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. p. 17. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  4. "Illinois Softball Coaches". FighingIllini.com. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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