The 1984 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the third annual

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hosted by the

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

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. Central Missouri State defeated defending champions Virginia Union in the championship game, 80–73, claiming the Jennies' first Division II national title. The championship rounds were contested at the

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, hosted by

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Regionals

East

Great Lakes

New England

North Central

South

South Atlantic

South Central

West

National Finals -
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Visiting team listed first in Elite Eight Final Four Location:

Host:

All-tournament team

* Carla Eades, Central Missouri State * Veta Williams, Virginia Union * Janice Washington, Valdosta State * Rosie Jones, Central Missouri State * Donna Burks, Dayton

References

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