The 1986 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the fifth 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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. Defending champions

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defeated

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in the championship game, 70–63, the Broncos' third NCAA 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 and date March 15 in Elite Eight unless indicated Final Four Location:

Host:

All-tournament team

* Debra Larsen, Cal Poly Pomona * Michelle McCoy, Cal Poly Pomona * Vickie Mitchell, Cal Poly Pomona * Janice Woods, North Dakota State * Pat Smykowski, North Dakota State * Vincene Morris, Philadelphia Textile

References

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