The 2000 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament was the 19th 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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. Two-time defending champions

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defeated

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in the championship game, 79–33, to claim the Bears' third Division III national title, their third of four consecutive. The championship rounds were hosted by

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Bracket

Final Four

All-tournament team

* Alia Fischer, Washington University in St. Louis * Tasha Rodgers, Washington University in St. Louis * Trish Ripton, Southern Maine * Jennifer Ulstad, St. Thomas (MN) * Kelly Halpin, Scranton

References

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Bracket

Final Four

All-tournament team

See also

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