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

[3] In 2014, the Lady Lions lost two players (Devin Oliver and Aubree Butts) in a car accident in Paris, Texas, and a candlelight service was held at the university to honor the two and a plaque was placed in a park in Rowlett to honor Oliver (who was a Rowlett High School alumni).

Source:[5] Roster Last update: October 26, 2023 The East Texas A&M men's and women's basketball teams both share the university field house along with volleyball.

The Field House covers 69,000 square feet and will seat 3,055 people for either a volleyball or basketball contest.

With an arched roof, 58 feet from the ground at the highest point, is supported on steel beams that are stationed at one end.