1981–82 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team
Intercollegiate basketball season
The 1981–82 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference during the 1981–82 women's college basketball season. Coached by Pat Summitt, the Lady Volunteers finished 22–10 and ranked No. 4 in the final poll, and reached the first NCAA Final Four in their rich program history.
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