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.[1] USC's Cheryl Miller was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.[2]