1998 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament

The 1998 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the 17th annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.

Defending champions North Dakota defeated Emporia State in the championship game, 92–76, to claim the Fighting Sioux's second NCAA Division II national title. This would go on to be the second of three consecutive titles for North Dakota.

The championship rounds were contested in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

East - Philippi, West Virginia
Location: Rex Pyles Arena Host: Alderson-Broaddus College

Great Lakes - Evansville, Indiana
Location: Physical Activities Center Host: University of Southern Indiana

North Central - Grand Forks, North Dakota
Location: Hyslop Sports Center Host: University of North Dakota

Northeast - Albany, New York
Location: Activities Center Host: College of Saint Rose

South - Russellville, Arkansas
Location: Tucker Coliseum Host: Arkansas Tech University

South Atlantic - Florence, South Carolina
Location: Smith University Center Host: Francis Marion University

South Central - Emporia, Kansas
Location: William L. White Auditorium Host: Emporia State University

West - Seattle, Washington
Location: Royal Brougham Pavilion Host: Seattle Pacific University

Elite Eight - Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Location: Pine Bluff Convention Center Host: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

All-tournament team

 * Jenny Crouse, North Dakota
 * Mandy Arndtson, North Dakota
 * Jaime Pudenz, North Dakota
 * Jurgita Kausaite, Emporia State
 * Aneta Kausaite, Emporia State
 * Jennifer Barbson, Francis Marion