The Pennsylvania-based school announced Lally's departure Friday.
Lally, who took the reins of the Mules wrestling team in 2014, is credited with turning around a once-struggling program ... a program that, in the early part of the decade, had trouble filling out a full roster. Under Lally, the Muhlenberg mat program now has more than 20 wrestlers, and turned around its on-the-mat performance as well. This past year, Muhlenberg tallied ten wins, the most in 14 seasons.
"It's been one hell of a ride and I can't believe all of the amazing things that we accomplished in just under 3 years," wrote Lally in a Twitter message. "The program's rise is a credit to so many good people who supported and believed in my abilities. It's been one of the most amazing things I have ever been a part of. For me, I'm moving in a different direction from college coaching but still can't wait to see this team beat Ursinus!"
A native New Yorker, Lally grew up in the Lehigh Valley that's home to Muhlenberg. He wrestled at Parkland High School, then headed west to continue his academic and athletic career at University of Pittsburgh. Prior to coaching the Mules, Lally coached at the middle and high school level, then served as head coach at Stony Brook University in New York.
Muhlenberg is already seeking a new head coach. In the meantime, assistant coaches Sonnieboy Blanco and Andrew Drake will run the mat program.
Located in Allentown, Pa. in the heart of the Lehigh Valley wrestling hotbed, Muhlenberg is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Enrollment is approximately 2,200 students. The Mules wrestling program -- and all other Muhlenberg sports teams -- compete in NCAA Division III.
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