the university has sponsored women's basketball since 1970. the jennies began competing on the ncaa division ii level during the 1982–83 season. prior to that, they were members of the aiaw (association of intercollegiate athletics for women). in the 35 seasons of jennies basketball, only two seasons have ended with a sub-.500 record. besides the national title in 1984, the program has a history of great postseason success.