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The NCAA began administering women's athletics programs in 1980 when Divisions II and III established 10 championships for 1981-82. A year later, the historic 75th Convention adopted an extensive governance plan to include women's athletics programs, services and representation. The delegates expanded the women's championships program with the addition of 19 events.

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The first women's Basketball game was played in 1892 at Smith College. It wasn't quite organized, however, as they were playing against YMCA teams.

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