GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — North Carolina State outlasted Tennessee 80-77 in a women’s basketball season opener Tuesday afternoon at Corbett Sports Center. The Lady Volunteers led by four at halftime, but the Wolfpack used a strong third quarter to seize control in a game that featured 13 lead changes and eight ties. Talaysia Cooper led all scorers with 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Tennessee. Khamil Pierre paced North Carolina State with 21 points and 14 rebounds. The win in front of 4,731 fans gives the Wolfpack a 1-0 start, while the Lady Volunteers begin the season 0-1.