The 1982 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the inaugural tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the team national champion of women's collegiate basketball among its Division II membership in the United States. The 1982 AIAW Division II championship was a separate tournament.
Cal Poly Pomona defeated Tuskegee in the championship game, 93–74, to claim the first-ever NCAA Division II national title.
The championship rounds were contested at the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, hosted by Springfield College.
Qualifying Sixteen teams participated in the inaugural tournament field.
Brackets - First and Second rounds Visiting team listed first
Final Four – Springfield, Massachusetts Location: Springfield Civic Center Host: Springfield College
All-tournament team Jackie White, Cal Poly Pomona (MOP) Annette Chester, Tuskegee Carol Welch, Cal Poly Pomona Brenda McLean, Oakland Becky Lovett, Mount St. Mary's
See also 1982 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament 1982 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament 1982 AIAW National Division I Basketball Championship 1982 NAIA women's basketball tournament 1982 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament
References 1982 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament jonfmorse.com