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Lady Vols Fall to NC State in Season Opener

11/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Tennessee Lady Vols opened their season with an 80-77 loss to NC State on November 4 in Greensboro, North Carolina, after committing 11 turnovers.
The game pitted two top-10 teams, with Tennessee ranked 9th and NC State ranked 8th.
Talaysia Cooper led with 23 points.
Janiah Barker added 15 points.
Tennessee played without senior guard Ruby Whitehorn, who was dismissed from the team prior to the season.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship marked a significant milestone as it was the first tournament organized by the NCAA, reflecting the growing recognition of women's collegiate athletics. The University of North Carolina's victory drew over 1,000 fans, highlighting increased interest. This event set the stage for future competitive matchups and contributed to the ongoing evolution of women's sports in the U.S.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Lady Vols opened their season with an 80-77 loss to NC State on November 4 in Greensboro, North Carolina, after committing 11 turnovers.
The game pitted two top-10 teams, with Tennessee ranked 9th and NC State ranked 8th.
Talaysia Cooper led with 23 points.
Janiah Barker added 15 points.
Tennessee played without senior guard Ruby Whitehorn, who was dismissed from the team prior to the season.

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