The 1982 NCAA Division II women's volleyball tournament was the second annual NCAA-sponsored tournament to determine the national champions of Division II women's collegiate volleyball in the United States.
UC Riverside defeated Cal State Northridge in straight sets, 3–0 (15–11, 15–12, 15–5), in the final to claim the Highlanders' first NCAA Division II national title.
UC Riverside were coached by Sue Gozansky.
Qualifying
The tournament field expanded for the first time, increasing from ten to sixteen teams.
Ten teams made their debut in the NCAA Division II tournament: Angelo State, Chapman, C.W. Post, Edinboro State, Ferris State, Florida International, Nebraska–Omaha, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, and Portland State.
Bracket
All-tournament team Debbie Bush, UC Riverside Star Clark, UC Riverside Kim Holder, UC Riverside Lynda Johnson, Portland State Karen Kootnekoff, Portland State Linda Wilson, Cal State Northridge
See also 1982 NCAA Division I women's volleyball tournament 1982 NCAA Division III women's volleyball tournament 1982 NAIA women's volleyball tournament
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