1990 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament First and second rounds First and second rounds

| Region | Rnd | Host_ | Venue | City | State_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 1 | Clemson University | Littlejohn Coliseum | Clemson | South Carolina |
| East | 1 | Florida State University | Tully Gymnasium | Tallahassee | Florida |
| East | 1 | Old Dominion University | Old Dominion University Fieldhouse | Norfolk | Virginia |
| East | 1 | University of Maryland | Cole Field House | College Park | Maryland |
| East | 2 | Providence College | Alumni Hall (Providence) | Providence | Rhode Island |
| East | 2 | University of Connecticut | Harry A. Gampel Pavilion | Storrs | Connecticut |
| East | 2 | University of Tennessee | Thompson-Boling Arena | Knoxville | Tennessee |
| East | 2 | University of Virginia | University Hall (University of Virginia) | Charlottesville | Virginia |
| Mideast | 1 | DePaul University | Alumni Hall (DePaul University) | Chicago | Illinois |