1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Athletic | 2 | 1–2 | .333 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| West Coast | 2 | 0–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Colonial | 1 | 5–1 | .833 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |