The 1989 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship was the eighth 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 John A. Farrell Stadium in West Chester, Pennsylvania during May 1989.
The Penn State Nittany Lions won their second championship by defeating the Harvard Crimson in the final, 7–8. This was Penn State's fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament final (2 wins, 2 losses).
The leading scorer for the tournament, with 6 goals, was Karen Everling, from Harvard. The Most Outstanding Player trophy was not awarded this year.
Teams All NCAA Division I women's lacrosse programs were eligible for this championship. Ultimately, 6 teams were invited to participate in this single-elimination tournament.
Team Appearance Previous RecordHarvard4th198813-0Lafayette2nd198816-2Penn State7th198817-1Princeton2nd198313-2Temple7th198813-2Virginia3rd198712-4
Tournament bracket
Tournament outstanding players Lisi Bailliere, Harvard Katie McAnaney, Harvard Cheri McMonagle, Penn State Diane Whipple, Penn State Tami Worley, Penn State Demer Holleran, Princeton
See also NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship 1989 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
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