They formerly played in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from 2012 to 2019 and the Great Lakes Valley Conference from 2019 to 2022.

The Lions will be eligible to play in the WNIT, which unlike its men's counterpart is not operated by the NCAA.

The team is currently led by first-year head coach Amy Eagan and play their home games at Robert F. Hyland Performance Arena.

The Lions made two appearances in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–2.

The Lions made three appearances in the NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–3.