Arkansas State Women's Basketball season ends in WNIT Fab 4

Red Wolves fall to Marshall 69-62 in semifinal matchup

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:15pm

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The Arkansas State women's basketball team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday night, falling to Marshall 69-62 in the Fab 4 round of the WNIT tournament. Despite strong performances from Bella Weary, who scored 19 points off the bench, and Crislyn Rose, who had 16 points, the Red Wolves were unable to overcome the Thundering Herd.

Why it matters

Arkansas State's deep WNIT run marked a successful season for the program, which finished 27-10 overall and 13-4 in Sun Belt Conference play. The team's postseason appearance was its first since 2019, showcasing the progress made under head coach Destinee Rogers.

The details

In the semifinal matchup, Arkansas State trailed Marshall for much of the game but made a late push thanks to strong second-half performances from Weary and Rose. However, the Red Wolves were unable to complete the comeback, falling by a final score of 69-62.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Bella Weary

A key bench player for Arkansas State, Weary scored 19 points to lead the Red Wolves in the loss.

Crislyn Rose

Arkansas State's leading scorer on the season, Rose contributed 16 points in the semifinal defeat.

Destinee Rogers

The head coach of the Arkansas State women's basketball team, guiding the Red Wolves to the WNIT Fab 4 in her third season.

Marshall

The opponent for Arkansas State in the WNIT semifinal, the Thundering Herd defeated the Red Wolves 69-62 to advance to the tournament final.

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What they’re saying

“We fought hard all season to get to this point, and I'm proud of the effort our team gave tonight. Marshall is a tough opponent, and they made the plays down the stretch to win the game.”

— Destinee Rogers, Head Coach, Arkansas State Women's Basketball

What’s next

Arkansas State will look to build on this season's success and return to the postseason in 2027.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing end to their season, the Arkansas State women's basketball team can be proud of their accomplishments in reaching the WNIT Fab 4, showcasing the program's continued growth under Coach Rogers.