The 1998 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the 17th annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.
Defending champions North Dakota defeated Emporia State in the championship game, 92–76, to claim the Fighting Sioux's second NCAA Division II national title. This would go on to be the second of three consecutive titles for North Dakota.
The championship rounds were contested in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Regionals
East - Philippi, West Virginia Location: Rex Pyles Arena Host: Alderson-Broaddus College
Great Lakes - Evansville, Indiana Location: Physical Activities Center Host: University of Southern Indiana
North Central - Grand Forks, North Dakota Location: Hyslop Sports Center Host: University of North Dakota
Northeast - Albany, New York Location: Activities Center Host: College of Saint Rose
South - Russellville, Arkansas Location: Tucker Coliseum Host: Arkansas Tech University
South Atlantic - Florence, South Carolina Location: Smith University Center Host: Francis Marion University
South Central - Emporia, Kansas Location: William L. White Auditorium Host: Emporia State University
West - Seattle, Washington Location: Royal Brougham Pavilion Host: Seattle Pacific University
Elite Eight - Pine Bluff, Arkansas Location: Pine Bluff Convention Center Host: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
All-tournament team Jenny Crouse, North Dakota Mandy Arndtson, North Dakota Jaime Pudenz, North Dakota Jurgita Kausaite, Emporia State Aneta Kausaite, Emporia State Jennifer Barbson, Francis Marion
See also 1998 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament 1998 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament 1998 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament 1998 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament 1998 NAIA Division II women's basketball tournament
References 1998 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament jonfmorse.com