Scholar Athlete of the Week | Berry Wallace

Nov. 3-9, 2025

Berry Wallace | So., Women's Basketball | Majors: Psychology

Berry Wallace led the Fighting Illini women's basketball team to a 2-0 start, averaging 24.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in home wins over SEMO and Illinois State. In the Illini's 91-67 victory over SEMO, Wallace posted a double-double with 27 points and 11 boards, both career-high marks. Wallace delivered another strong effort in the team's 75-65 win over ISU with a team-leading 22 points and seven boards.

Wallace, a sophomore forward from Pickerington, Ohio, is majoring psychology at Illinois.