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Mount Saint Mary's University was established in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, a group of educators who envisioned a place of learning where women could be empowered as leaders and pursue knowledge. -
The women's basketball program, known as the Mountaineer, is established at Mount St. Mary's University -
Former NBA player Fred Carter serves as head coach, leading the team to a combined 60-32 record and three consecutive appearances in the Eastern AIAW Division II tournament. -
1988: Transition to NCAA Division I status, marking a new era of competition for the program. 1989: New Coach Bill Sheahan joined the Northeast Conference (NEC), providing a platform for regional competition and growth. -
It made its inaugural appearance in the NCAA Division I Tournament but fell to Iowa in the First Round with a score of 70–47. -
1990–1996: The team secures six consecutive NEC regular-season titles, demonstrating dominance within the conference. 1993–1995: Achieves a remarkable three-peat by winning the NEC Tournament for three consecutive years, earning automatic bids to the NCAA Division I Tournament. -
In 1999, they won another NEC regular-season title, continuing a tradition of excellence within the conference. Then, in 2001, they won the NEC regular-season championship, adding to the program's storied history. -
Participates in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), marking the program's first postseason appearance since the mid-1990s. -
Previously they had played in the Mason-Dixon Conference. As of the end of the 2015–16 season, the Mountaineers have an all-time record of 702–467. -
Clinches both the NEC regular-season and tournament titles, securing an NCAA Tournament berth. The team faced Maryland in the First Round, resulting in a 98–45 loss. -
The Mountaineers transition to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), aiming to build upon their legacy in a new competitive environment.