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, 13-4) now sits in a tie with Marshall in third place.
“It was definitely different than the (first game), ASU Coach Destinee Rogers said of the rematch.