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North Dakota scores big win as D-II playoffs begin

Associated Press

Saturday, November 18, 2006

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Ryan Chappell ran for 235 yards and five touchdowns to spark North Dakota to a 42-0 victory over Winona State on Saturday in the NCAA Division II playoffs. The first-round game was awarded to UND after a district judge issued a temporary injunction against an NCAA ruling over the school's Fighting Sioux nickname. The NCAA has barred several schools with American Indian nicknames from hosting playoff games. Chappell gained 79 yards on his first two carries, includi ...

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