1996 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament
| Teams | 64 | ||||
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| Finals site | Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina | ||||
| Champions | Tennessee Volunteers (4th title, 6th title game, 9th Final Four) | ||||
| Runner-up | Georgia Bulldogs (2nd title game, 4th Final Four) | ||||
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| Winning coach | Pat Summitt (4th title) | ||||
| MOP | Michelle Marciniak (Tennessee) | ||||
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The 1996 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament took place from March 15–31, 1996. The Final Four consisted of Connecticut, Georgia, Stanford, and Tennessee. Tennessee defeated Georgia 83–65 in the championship game.