The school's team currently competes in the Big East after moving from the Atlantic 10 following the 2012–2013 season.

[3] The Bulldogs' first winning season came two years later, earning a 9–5 record under the direction of coach Linda Mason.

The Bulldogs played in the AIAW National Tournament for the first time in 1982, falling in the second round to William Penn, 77–94.

[3] The Bulldogs qualified for Division I post-season play for the first time in 1993, competing in the WNIT under coach Paulette Stein, who revitalized the program following five losing records in six seasons in the late 1980s.

The Bulldogs made one appearance in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament.