The 2001 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament was the 20th 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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. Three-time defending champions

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defeated

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in the championship game, 67–45, to claim the Bears' fourth Division III national title, their fourth of four consecutive. The championship rounds were hosted at the

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from March 16–17, 2001.

Bracket

* An asterisk by a team indicates the host of first and second round games * An asterisk by a score indicates an overtime period

Top left sectional

Bottom left sectional

Top right sectional

Bottom right sectional

Final Four

All-tournament team

* Tasha Rodgers, Washington University in St. Louis * Jennifer Rudis, Washington University in St. Louis * Katy Sturtz, Ohio Wesleyan * Amy Hitz, Messiah * Brianne Bognanno, Emmanuel (MA)

References

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