High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2006 NCAA Women`s Division I Basketball Tournament, marked the 25th NCAA Women`s Basketball National Championship. The events were held March 18 – April 4, 2006 at several sites, with the Championship game held in Boston. The Maryland Terrapins, coached by Brenda Frese, won their first National Championship, beating the Duke Blue Devils, coached by Gail Goestenkors, 78–75 in overtime. Laura Harper of the Terrapins was named Most Outstanding Player.