The Wildcats never trailed in Sunday's contest, grabbing a 3-0 first inning lead. Kentucky advances to an NCAA Super Regional, while the Illini finish the season at 39-20, the fourth most wins in program history.

The first-year head coach has guided the Illinois softball team to its most wins since 2010.  Illinois Public Media's Jenny Horne has this profile.

Tyra Perry brings in 409 career wins at NCAA Division 1 schools, including two seasons at Ball State.  She was named 2014 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year during her first season there.