The 1988 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the seventh annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.
Hampton defeated West Texas State in the championship game, 65–48, claiming the Lady Pirates' first NCAA Division II national title.
The championship rounds were contested in Fargo, North Dakota.
The championship field increased for the first time, from twenty-four to thirty-two teams, in 1988.
Regionals
New England - Waltham, Massachusetts Location: Dana Center Host: Bentley College
South - Cleveland, Mississippi Location: Walter Sillers Coliseum Host: Delta State University
West - Pomona, California Location: Kellogg Gym Host: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
South Central - Warrensburg, Missouri Location: CMSU Fieldhouse Host: Central Missouri State University
East - Johnstown, Pennsylvania Location: Sports Center Host: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
South Atlantic - Emmitsburg, Maryland Location: Knott Athletics and Recreation Center Host: Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary
North Central - Fargo, North Dakota Location: Bison Sports Arena Host: North Dakota State University
Great Lakes - Highland Heights, Kentucky Location: Regents Hall Host: Northern Kentucky University
National Finals - Fargo, North Dakota Final Four Location: Bison Sports Arena Host: North Dakota State University
All-tournament team Jackie Dolberry, Hampton Venice Frazer, Hampton Karen Drewry, Hampton Teresa Tinner, West Texas State Kristi Kremer, North Dakota State
See also 1988 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1988 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament 1988 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament 1988 NAIA women's basketball tournament
References 1988 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament jonfmorse.com