Berry Wallace put on a show with a career-best 29 points and 9 rebounds, powering Illinois women’s basketball to a nail-biting 74-71 win over Northwestern. The crowd in Champaign felt every second as the Illini held off a late surge, thanks to clutch defense in the final moments. With Gretchen Dolan still out, Aaliyah Guyton stepped up for 13 points, and Cearah Parchment delivered a double-double. Illinois now stands at 15-4, and this gritty win has fans buzzing—can this team keep the momentum rolling through the season? #Sports #Basketball #Illini