Arkansas State women's basketball faces UConn in tournament

The Arkansas State women's basketball team is getting ready for its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. The team celebrated joyfully during the Selection Show when they learned they would face UConn, a team with 11 national championships. The Red Wolves are a No. 15 seed and will play the No. 2 Huskies in Storrs on Saturday. Senior guard Anna Griffin expressed her excitement about the moment, saying it felt surreal to see their name on the screen. Head coach Destinee Rogers shared her enthusiasm, calling it a dream to coach against such a highly regarded team. She emphasized that while they are not expected to win, they will play confidently and proudly. Arkansas State has a strong season record of 21 wins and 10 losses. They secured their tournament spot by defeating James Madison, who had a perfect conference record until that game. The Red Wolves also had a notable win against Arizona State earlier in the season. The team's style of play is aggressive and high-pressure, which has been successful against other teams. Most of the players are guards, making them quick and agile on the court. Leading the team in scoring is junior Zyion Shannon, averaging 11 points per game. Coach Rogers is optimistic and excited about the challenge ahead.