The team was led by first-year head coach Gary Waters.

Their last NCAA tournament appearance was their run to the Sweet Sixteen in 1986.

The highlight of the season was arguably when the Vikings went on a four-game winning streak defeating Miami (FL), John Carroll, Delaware, and Kent State.

The preseason Horizon League Coaches' Poll picked the Vikings to finish ninth.

[1] J'Nathan Bullock was named to the preseason all-Horizon League 2nd team.