Although the Jennies did not win the MIAA title, they still received an NCAA tournament bid and were sent to Springfield, Mass., for the regional tournament. After losing their first game in the double-elimination tournament, the Jennies came all the way back through the loser's bracket to win the regional and earn a trip to Sacramento, Calif., for the Division II Championships. At Sacramento, the Jennies were joined by defending national champion California State University-Bakersfield and Division II powers California State University-Sacramento and Florida Southern College. Unable to produce any runs, the Jennies lost to Florida Southern 5-0 and to Cal State-Sacramento 1-0.

Shortstop Renay Ries was the team's offensive leader, hitting .390 with 32 runs scored, 60 hits, 12 doubles, four home runs and 26 runs batted in to lead the team in each of those categories. Pitchers Becky John and Roxzanne Abbott were 17-4 and 12-5, respectively, and both earned first-team all-MIAA honors. Joining them on the first-team all-MIAA squad were catcher Kim Smedley, outfielder Jana Moberly and designated hitter Cheryl Meng. Sumrell was voted MIAA Coach of the Year and Moberly also earned first-team Academic All-America honors.