CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois women's basketball got off to a 1-0 start to the season with a more than 20-point win over Southeast Missouri.

Berry Wallace set a new career high with 27 points and a double-double, leading the charge for Illinois to win 91-67 and start the year on the right foot.

"I think my teammates really helped," said Wallace, a sophomore this season. "I think, you know, they were able to get a lot of assists. I think I was able to get some really good looks based off my passes from my teammates, which I think was really helpful to get some easy buckets going."

Behind Wallace were Gretchen Dolan and Maddie Webber with 16 points each, Dolan with an additional five rebounds and seven assists. Cearah Parchment continued the momentum she set in the Maryville exhibiti

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