The 1990 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament was the ninth annual

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hosted by the

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to determine the national champion of

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women's collegiate basketball in the

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. Hope defeated St. John Fisher in the championship game, 65–63, to claim the Flying Dutchmen's first Division III national title. The championship rounds were hosted by

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Bracket

Regional rounds

National finals

All-tournament team

* Dina Disney, Hope * Holly VandenBerg, Hope * Susan Heidt, St. John Fisher * Michelle Skovrinski, St. John Fisher * Dortha Ford, Heidelberg

References

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Bracket

Regional rounds

National finals

All-tournament team

See also

References