1982–83 USC Trojans women's basketball team

The 1982–83 USC Trojans women's basketball team represented the University of Southern California during the 1982–83 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The squad was led by sixth-year head coach Linda Sharp and superstar freshman Cheryl Miller. The Trojans played their home games at the L.A. Sports Arena and were an NCAA independent.

1982–83 USC Trojans women's basketball
ConferenceWestern Collegiate Athletic Association
Ranking
APNo. 2
Record31–2 (13–1 WCAA)
Head coach
  • Linda Sharp (6th season)
Home arenaL.A. Sports Arena
1982–83 West Coast Athletic Association women's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 2 USC131 .929312  .939
No. 7 Long Beach State122 .857247  .774
Arizona State95 .643237  .767
UCLA95 .6431811  .621
Cal State Fullerton710 .4121315  .464
Stanford59 .3571916  .543
San Diego State311 .2141018  .357
Arizona212 .1431017  .370
As of April 5, 1983
Rankings from AP Poll

The Women of Troy finished the regular season with a 26–2 record and the No. 2 ranking in the AP poll. As the top seed in the West region of the NCAA tournament, USC played the entire regional in their home city of Los Angeles. The team defeated Northeast Louisiana, Arizona State, and Long Beach State to earn the school's first Final Four appearance. In the national semifinals, USC easily defeated Georgia, 81–57. In the National Championship Game, the Trojans played No. 1 and two-time defending champion (1 AIAW, 1 NCAA), Louisiana Tech, winning 69–67 to break the Lady Techsters championship hold and earn the program's first NCAA title.

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