The 2001 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament was the 20th annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division III women's collegiate basketball in the United States.
Three-time defending champions Washington University in St. Louis defeated Messiah University in the championship game, 67–45, to claim the Bears' fourth Division III national title, their fourth of four consecutive.
The championship rounds were hosted at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut from March 16–17, 2001.
Bracket An asterisk by a team indicates the host of first and second round games An asterisk by a score indicates an overtime period
Top left sectional
Bottom left sectional
Top right sectional
Bottom right sectional
Final Four
All-tournament team Tasha Rodgers, Washington University in St. Louis Jennifer Rudis, Washington University in St. Louis Katy Sturtz, Ohio Wesleyan Amy Hitz, Messiah Brianne Bognanno, Emmanuel (MA)
See also 2001 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament 2001 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament 2001 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament 2001 NAIA Division II women's basketball tournament 2001 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament
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