1999 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament

The 1999 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament was the 18th annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division III women's collegiate basketball in the United States.[1]

1999 NCAA Division III
women's basketball tournament
Teams64
Finals siteConnecticut Danbury, Connecticut
ChampionsWashington University Bears (2nd title)
Runner-upSt. Benedict Blazers (1st title game)
Third placeSalem State Vikings (4th Final Four)
Fourth placeScranton Royals (5th Final Four)
Winning coachNancy Fahey (2nd title)
Attendance27,128
NCAA Division III women's tournaments
«1998 2000»

Defending champions Washington University in St. Louis defeated St. Benedict in the championship game, 74–65, to claim the Bears' second Division III national title, their second of four consecutive.

The championship rounds were hosted by Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut.

Bracket

Final Four
Final Four National championship
      
Salem State 54
St. Benedict 74
St. Benedict 65
Washington University 74
Scranton 65
Washington University 74 Third place
Salem State 75
Scranton 65

All-tournament team
  • Tasha Rodgers, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Alia Fischer, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Molly Mark, St. Benedict
  • Robyn Ruschmeier, St. Benedict
  • Dee Jackson, Salem State

See also

References
  1. "Division III Women's Basketball Championship Results" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
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