The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

[2][3] Ohio State has also made seven appearances in the NCAA tournament, advancing past the first round twice, and once reaching the semifinals, in 2010.

[4] Prior to her tenure, Ohio State had previously been coached by Mary Raysa (1971–72), Harriet Reynolds (1973–86), and Karen Weaver (1987–95).

Individual honors through the end of the 2014 season[2][3] Ohio State has played its home games at Buckeye Varsity Field since its opening in August 2010.

[8] Located adjacent to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the university's indoor strength and conditioning facility, Buckeye Varsity Field features 3/8" closed-cell perforated foam padding as well as a press box and a scoreboard.