Second-half rally falls short for Red Wolves’ as Troy survives

Arkansas State head coach Destinee Rogers, right, talks with Arkansas State guard Wynter Rogers (2) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill).JONESBORO — Despite giving up a 13-point second-half lead, Troy’s women outscored Arkansas State 9-2 over the final 3:30 and managed to survive with a 61-54 victory Tuesday night at First National Bank Arena.

Troy (24-5, 15-2 Sun Belt Conference) completed a season sweep over the Red Wolves and maintained its position atop the conference standings. The Trojans won the first meeting of the season 86-64 at home Jan 10. With the loss, ASU (22-8,…