The 1979 AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) National Large College Basketball Championship was held on March 16–25, 1979. Sixteen teams were invited, and

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was crowned national champion at the conclusion of the tournament. The host site for the Final Four was

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Opening rounds

East Regional – The Bronx, NY

Central Regional – Carbondale, IL

South Regional – Cookeville, TN

West Regional – Stanford, CA

Final Four – Greensboro, NC

References

{{NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament AIAW women's basketball tournament

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