The 1987 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship was the sixth annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national championship for Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) women's college lacrosse. The championship game was played at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland during May 1987.
Penn State defeated Temple, 7–6, in the final to win their fourth national championship, albeit first in the NCAA.
The leading scorers for the tournament, both with 9 goals, were Karen Geromini, from New Hampshire, and Tami Worley, from Penn State. 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.
Team Appearance Previous RecordMaryland5th198613-4New Hampshire4th198612-3Northwestern4th198611-3Penn State5th198615-2Temple5th198615-0Virginia2nd198612-2
Tournament bracket
Tournament outstanding players Beth Stokes, Penn State Chris Vitale, Penn State Mandee Moore, Temple
See also NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship 1987 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
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