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Appel, national runner-up Stanford fend off pesky Minnesota

Associated Press

Friday, November 14, 2008

STANFORD, Calif. -- Tara VanDerveer appreciated this kind of physical test for her Stanford team to start the season. She knows opponents will be coming hard at the Cardinal from now through March. Jayne Appel had 14 points, nine rebounds and five blocks and No. 2 Stanford earned a hard-fought 68-55 victory over Minnesota in the season opener for both teams Friday night. "That's great for our team. That we didn't back down is a great statement," VanDerveer said. "That's how it's going to be in ...

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