CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois women’s basketball extended its winning streak to eight games on Sunday.

The Illini beat North Texas, 81-69, securing head coach Shauna Green’s 200th career win as a Division I head coach.

Illinois sophomore Berry Wallace led the way in scoring with a career high 28 points. The game was unconventionally messy. 50 fouls were called and the two teams combined for 39 turnovers.

Gretchen Dolan scored 19 for Illinois, while Maddie Webber added 16.

The day was highlighted by stellar shooting for Illinois. Green’s team made 11 of 17 shots from beyond the arc, good for 64.7%. The defense was solid for the home team, holding the Mean Green to 40% from the field.

Illinois improved to 10-1 on the season with the victory. Up next: The Illini host Jackson State on Friday, Dec. 19.

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