The 1982 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the inaugural

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hosted by the

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to determine the team national champion of women's collegiate basketball among its Division II membership in the

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. The 1982 AIAW Division II championship was a separate tournament.

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defeated Tuskegee in the championship game, 93–74, to claim the first-ever NCAA Division II national title. The championship rounds were contested at the

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, hosted by Springfield College.

Qualifying

Sixteen teams participated in the inaugural tournament field.

Brackets - First and Second rounds

Visiting team listed first

Final Four –
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Location:

Host: Springfield College

All-tournament team

*Jackie White, Cal Poly Pomona (MOP) *Annette Chester, Tuskegee *Carol Welch, Cal Poly Pomona *Brenda McLean, Oakland *Becky Lovett, Mount St. Mary's

References

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Qualifying

Brackets - First and Second rounds

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All-tournament team

See also

References

Final Four –
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