The 1987 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the sixth annual

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hosted by the

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

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defeated two-time defending champions

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in the championship game, 77–75, claiming the Chargers' first NCAA Division II national title. The championship rounds were contested at the

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, hosted by Springfield College.

Regionals

East

Great Lakes

New England

North Central

South

South Atlantic

South Central

West

National Finals -
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Visiting team listed first and date March 14 in Elite Eight unless indicated Final Four Location:

Host: Springfield College

All-tournament team

* Joy Jeter, New Haven * Niki Bracken, Cal Poly Pomona * Michelle McCoy, Cal Poly Pomona * Charlene Taylor, New Haven * Jill Halapin, Pitt Johnstown

References

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