In the 2000–01 season, the Pioneers won 24 games and went 14–2 to win the West Division in the conference.

Despite the loss, they were invited to the NCAA Division I Tournament for the first time in school history.

The Pioneers played in the Western Athletic Conference for 2012–13 before joining the Summit League in 2013.

The Pioneers have made one appearance in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament.

The Pioneers made two appearances in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament.