The Golden Eagles, led by fifth year head coach Carolyn Kieger, play their home games at the Al McGuire Center and were members of the Big East Conference.

They advanced to the championship game of the Big East women's tournament where they lost to DePaul.

On April 3, Kieger left her alma mater after five seasons, the last three of which ended in NCAA tournament appearances, for the Penn State opening.

They advanced to the championship game of the Big East women's tournament, where they lost to DePaul.

Roster 2018–19 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings ^Coaches did not release a Week 2 poll.