The 2020

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was a

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to determine the national champion of the women's

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in the

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. Featuring sixty-four teams, it began on March 6, 2020, following the 2019–20 season, and was to conclude with the championship on March 21 at the Capital University Center Performance Arena in

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; however, on March 12 the tournament was cancelled due to the

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Qualifying teams

Automatic bids (43)

The following 43 teams were automatic qualifiers for the 2020 NCAA field by virtue of winning their conference's automatic bid.

At-large bids (21)

The following 21 teams were awarded qualification for the 2020 NCAA field by the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Committee. The committee evaluated teams on the basis of their win-loss percentage, strength of schedule, head-to-head results, results against common opponents, and results against teams included in the NCAA's final regional rankings.

Qualifying teams

Automatic bids (43)

At-large bids (21)

Tournament bracket

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Final Four

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