The Mercyhurst Lakers women's basketball program is the women's college basketball team of Mercyhurst University. The Lakers compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a member of the Northeast Conference since July 1, 2024. They will become full members in the 2028-29 season after finishing the four-year NCAA Division I reclassification period.https://hurstathletics.com/sports/2008/6/3/WBB_0603081949.aspx</reF>