Berry Wallace Named to B1G Honor Roll Following Strong Week 1 Start

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ROSEMONT, Ill. – In her first week of being at the top of opposing teams’ scouting reports, Illinois sophomore Berry Wallace was recognized to the Big Ten’s Weekly Honor Roll after delivering back-to-back 20 point games as the Fighting Illini opened the season 2-0.

Across Week 1, Wallace averaged 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 34.5 minutes per game. Wallace shot 60.7% from the field (17-for-28), 40% from 3-point range (2-for-5), and 76.5% (13-for-17) from the free-throw line. 

Wallace opened the season with a 27-point, 11-rebound double-double in a 91-67 win over SEMO. That contest saw the Pickerington, Ohio native set new career highs in points and rebounds while recording both the first double-double and 20-point game of her Illinois career.

On Sunday, Wallace turned in 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and zero turnovers against Illinois State. The forward shot 7-for-10 from the field including 8-for-11 from the free-throw line.

The weekly honor is the first of any Wallace has earned from the Big Ten during her young career.

Illinois faces its first road test on Friday, Nov. 14, when the Orange and Blue head to Oregon State for an 8 p.m. CT game on ESPN+.