The Division III women's basketball season will end as it began for DePauw and Washington U, though this time with much higher stakes. After starting the season against each other (a DePauw 75-68 victory), the Tigers and Bears will meet again tomorrow for the national championship.

DePauw rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to defeat Mary Washington 67-61. Liz Bondi racked up 28 points on 11 for 17 shooting in the victory. The Tigers established a new school record with their 30th win of the season and will play in their first women's basketball championship game tomorrow at 3 p.m.

Washington U took the rubber match of its season series with rival NYU, knocking off the Violets 72-53. The Bears got double-doubles from Jaimie McFarlin (22 points, 15 rebounds) and Rebecca Parker (14 points, 11 rebounds) and out rebounded NYU 46-27. Stephanie Ryba tallied 16 points and five rebounds for the Violets. The Bears will try for their fifth women's basketball national championship.

Mary Washington and NYU will play in the consolation game at 12:30 p.m. EDT Saturday with the title game between DePauw and Washington U. tipping at 3 p.m. EDT.