Brooks, James carry No. 9 NC State past ETSU 80-55 in season opener

Zoe Brooks scored 21 points and Aziaha James posted all but two of her 17 points in the second half to help No. 9 N.C. State open a highly anticipated season with an 80-55 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Saniya Rivers and Madison Hayes both had 11 points as the Wolfpack geared up for this weekend's showdown with top-ranked South Carolina. Braylyn Milton and reserve Carmen Richardson led East Tennessee State with 12 points apiece.