The Privateers were led by ninth-year head coach Mark Slessinger and played their home games at Lakefront Arena as members of two of the most important teams in the Southland Conference.

As the number four seed in Southland Conference tournament, the Privateers defeated Lamar in the first round, Southeastern Louisiana in the second round, and lost to Abilene Christian in the championship finals game.

On March 17, New Orleans received an invitation to the College Insider tournament.

[1] Their season ended with an overtime loss to Texas Southern.

[2] Roster Last update: 2019-11-5 2019–20 New Orleans Privateers women's basketball team