1982 NCAA women's lacrosse tournament

The 1982 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship was the first annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national championship of NCAA women's college lacrosse. Unlike later editions, this title was determined by a single game. The championship game was played at Lions Stadium in Trenton, New Jersey during May 1982.

1982 NCAA Division I women's lacrosse tournament
Dates	May 1982
Teams	2
Finals site	Lions Stadium Trenton, NJ
Champions	Massachusetts (1st title)
Runner-up	Trenton State (1st title game)
NCAA Division I women's tournaments   1983»

The Massachusetts Minutewomen won their first championship by defeating the host Trenton State Lions in the final, 9–6.

The leading scorer in the match was Repy Hattersly, from Trenton State, with 4 goals. There was no All-Tournament Team or Most Outstanding Player named this year.

Qualification

Until 1985, there was only one NCAA championship; a Division III title was added in 1985 and a Division II title in 2001. Hence, all NCAA women's lacrosse programs were eligible for this championship. Nonetheless, only 2 teams were invited to participate.

Team	Appearance	Last Bid
Massachusetts	1st	Never
Trenton State	1st	Never

Tournament bracket

	Championship May 1982
		Massachusetts	9
		Trenton State	6

See also

• 1982 NCAA Division I men's lacrosse tournament