The 2002 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the 21st annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.

[1] Defending champions Cal Poly Pomona defeated Southeastern Oklahoma State in the championship game, 74–62, to claim the Broncos' fifth overall and second consecutive NCAA Division II national title.

As in 2001, the championship rounds were contested at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

Location: Jesse Lilly Gym Host: Glenville State College Location: Physical Activities Center Host: University of Southern Indiana Location: Brownson Arena Host: Mesa State College Location: Henry A. Butova Gym Host: American International College Location: Walter Sillers Coliseum Host: Delta State University Location: Stanford Arena Host: Mars Hill College Location: MWSC Fieldhouse Host: Missouri Western State College Location: Kellogg Gym Host: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Location: Mayo Civic Center Host: Winona State University