CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Chattanooga State Tigers opened their season with an 80-61 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Volunteer State Pioneers on Saturday. After a first-quarter tie at 32, the Tigers dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Pioneers 48-29 to pull away. Taylor Groves led Volunteer State with 20 points in the loss. The Pioneers struggled offensively, shooting just 28.6% from the floor. Chattanooga State begins the year 1-0, while Volunteer State falls to 1-2.