Illinois Wesleyan advances in NCAA Division III tournament with 61-53 win

Sara Balli
Sara Balli
By N. M. Lee

On Friday, March 6, Illinois Wesleyan Titans, featuring former Lake Park High School standout Sara Balli, secured a 61-53 win over the Washington & Jefferson Presidents in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament.

The matchup, played at DeVos Fieldhouse at 6 p.m., marked the first tournament game against the Washington & Jefferson Presidents.

Illinois Wesleyan Titans are scheduled to play again Saturday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m. at DeVos Fieldhouse.

Sara Balli — Guard — Senior — 5′9″ — Hometown: Bloomingdale