TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State head softball coach Mike Perniciaro announced the hiring of Rachel O'Malley as an assistant coach on Wednesday.
 
"Rachel was a fierce competitor on the field and a hard-nosed player," Perniciaro said. "She knows what my expectations are since I had the opportunity to coach her for three years at Indiana and I am excited to bring her to Terre Haute and improve our team."
  
O'Malley comes to Indiana State following a four-year stint at Morehead State University where she served as a graduate assistant in 2018 and an assistant coach for her final three seasons.
 
At Indiana State, O'Malley will work primarily with the infielders on defense and assist with the hitters.
 
During her tenure as a player, O'Malley was a standout athlete for the Indiana softball program where she appeared in 215 games over her four-year playing career and was primarily the team's starting shortstop or third baseman during that span.
 
The former Hoosier picked up several honors during her playing days such as being named Academic All-Big Ten and to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team following her junior season. She was tabbed as a Big Ten Sportsmanship honoree for her senior campaign.

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