The 2004 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the 23rd annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.
California (PA) defeated Drury in the championship game, 75–72, to claim the Vulcans' first NCAA Division II national title.
As in 2003, the championship rounds were contested at the St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Ten teams made their first appearance in the NCAA Division II tournament: Anderson (SC), Ashland, Barton, Benedict, Christian Brothers, Fort Lewis, Holy Family, UC San Diego, USciences, and West Virginia State.
Regionals
East - California, Pennsylvania Location: Hamer Hall Host: California University of Pennsylvania
Great Lakes - Quincy, Illinois Location: Pepsi Arena Host: Quincy University
North Central - St. Paul, Minnesota Location: Gangelhoff Center Host: Concordia University, St. Paul
Northeast - North Andover, Massachusetts Location: Volpe Complex Host: Merrimack College
South - Winter Park, Florida Location: Warden Arena at Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center Host: Rollins College
South Atlantic - Raleigh, North Carolina Location: Spaulding Gym Host: Shaw University
South Central - Springfield, Missouri Location: Weiser Gymnasium Host: Drury University
West - Seattle, Washington Location: Royal Brougham Pavilion Host: Seattle Pacific University
Elite Eight - St. Joseph, Missouri Location: St. Joseph Civic Arena Host: Missouri Western State College
All-tournament team Megan Storck, California (PA) Sara McKinney, California (PA) Jill Curry, Drury Amanda Newton, Drury Kara Rutledge, Drury
See also 2004 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament 2004 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament 2004 NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament 2004 NAIA Division II women's basketball tournament 2004 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament
References 2004 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament jonfmorse.com