The 2011 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament was the 30th 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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. Amherst defeated

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in the championship game, 64–55, to claim the Lord Jeffs' first Division III national title. The championship rounds were hosted by

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at the

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Bracket

Final Four

All-tournament team

* Caroline Stedman, Amherst * Jaci Daigneault, Amherst * Kathryn Berger, Washington University in St. Louis * Chelsie Schweers, Christopher Newport * Nikki Preston, Illinois Wesleyan

References

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Bracket

Final Four

All-tournament team

See also

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