Arkansas State women fall to UConn Saturday afternoon in NCAA tournament

STORRS, Conn. – The Arkansas State women’s basketball team fell to UConn Saturday afternoon in their first ever trip to the NCAA tournament.

After starting out on a 34-5 run to start the first quarter, the Huskies won the game 103-34 to move on to the second round of the tournament.

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)
UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) is guarded by Arkansas State guard Wynter Rogers 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)
Arkansas State guard Crislyn Rose, right, is guarded by UConn guard Azzi Fudd 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)
UConn forward Ice Brady (25) pulls down a defensive rebound against Arkansas State guard Kyanna Morgan (24) 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)
UConn guard KK Arnold (2) grabs a rebound over Arkansas State 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)
UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) pulls up for a basket over Arkansas State guard Zyion Shannon (21) 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)