The Purple Eagles are currently led by head coach Larry Puzan.

The team plays its home games at Niagara Softball Field located on the university's campus.

Niagara has posted a winning season only seven times in 41 years, six of those with former coach Al Dirschberger.

[5] The Purple Eagles, led by stars Joni Sontrop and Kelly Cruttenden,[6] faced off against Arizona in their first career NCAA tournament appearance, losing 14-0 via mercy rule in five innings.

[7][5] Niagara were eliminated in their second and final game of the tournament, losing 5-1 to Hawaii.