The 1986

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was the fifth annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national championship for Division I

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(NCAA) women's

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. The championship game was played at

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during May 1986. The

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won their first championship after defeating the

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in the final, 11–10. For the second consecutive year, the leading scorer for the tournament was Anysia Fedec, from

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, with 13 goals. The ''Most Outstanding Player'' trophy was not awarded this year.

Qualification

All NCAA Division I women's lacrosse programs were eligible for this championship. In the end, 6 teams contested this tournament, an increase of two from the previous year.

Tournament bracket

Tournament outstanding players

* Anysia Fedec, Maryland *

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, Maryland *

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, Penn State

References

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NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship

Qualification

Tournament bracket

Tournament outstanding players

See also

References