1983 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament
| Teams | 36 | ||||
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| Finals site | Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia | ||||
| Champions | USC (1st title, 1st title game, 1st Final Four) | ||||
| Runner-up | Louisiana Tech (2nd title game, 2nd Final Four) | ||||
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| Winning coach | Linda Sharp (1st title) | ||||
| MOP | Cheryl Miller (USC) | ||||
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The 1983 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament began on March 18 and concluded on April 3 with USC winning the title. The tournament consisted of 36 teams. The Final Four was held in Norfolk, Virginia and consisted of USC, Louisiana Tech, Old Dominion, and Georgia. USC's Cheryl Miller was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.