First Black Female Coaches Square Off in Big Ten Softball

Tyra Perry of Illinois and Sharonda McDonald-Kelley of Michigan State will make history as the first Black female softball coaches to face off in the Big Ten Conference.
The milestone highlights the increasing diversity and popularity in collegiate softball.
Perry and McDonald-Kelley have been friends for years and are two of only three Black head coaches in the Power Five conferences.
Perry hopes the matchup inspires more opportunities for Black women in coaching roles.
The historic series begins this weekend as Illinois travels to East Lansing.