LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The North Carolina women’s basketball team used a decisive 26-point second quarter to pull away from Fairfield and secure an 82-68 victory on Saturday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. After a competitive first quarter, the Tar Heels’ surge gave them a 37-25 halftime lead that the Stags could not overcome. Fairfield, which fell to 3-1, was led by a strong second-half offensive effort but was undone by North Carolina’s 24 points off turnovers. The Tar Heels also improved to 3-1 on the season.