The last time NC State hosted a regional, it dropped its opener to an upstart Army squad in 2018. That put the Wolfpack behind the eight-ball — eventually losing in the regional final to Auburn after fighting back through the loser’s bracket. Six years later, the red and white will not have the stress of coming through the elimination side of the bracket after its opening contest. NC State had a pain-free time with Bryant, the America East champion, in a 9-2 win in its first game of the Raleigh Regional on Friday night at Doak Field. “It’s big to win every game, but to claw your way out of a f…