The Jayhawks have failed to match the success of the men's team, only qualifying for 14 NCAA Tournaments and never making it past the Sweet Sixteen.

In 1912, female students at the University of Kansas launched the Women’s Athletic Association (WAA) with the assistance of physical education instructor Hazel Pratt.

Under the WAA, KU women competed against other colleges and universities as a non-varsity club sport.

The team's best post-season result was appearing in the Sweet Sixteen, which they have done five times, most recently in 2013.

After the 1903 season, and until becoming a varsity team in 1968, the Jayhawks did not officially have a coach, and instead had "player-coaches" on their rosters.

Kansas appeared in the 1971 CIAW post-season qualification tournament with a record of 2-2.