[2] The UNM women's basketball team played their first recorded game on December 22, 1898 .

In the 1970s, with the introduction of Title IX, UNM effectively restarted their women's basketball program, with 2 club seasons in 1972-73 and 1973-74.

[4] After the 1987 season, facing budget issues, the university shut down the women's basketball program.

[5][3] Maureen Eckroth had an unfortunate record during the four years as head coach, finishing with 14 wins and 96 losses(.13).

[10] Because of public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lobos were able to play only two of their games at their own court, The Pit.