1996 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament Record by conference Record by conference

| Conference | _of_Bids | Record | Win_ | Round_of_32 | Sweet_Sixteen | Elite_Eight | Final_Four | Championship_Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-American | 2 | 2–2 | .500 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| West Coast | 2 | 2–2 | .500 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Western Athletic | 2 | 1–2 | .333 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Ohio Valley | 2 | 0–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sun Belt | 1 | 3–1 | .750 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Southland | 1 | 2–1 | .667 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |