2009 saw the Knights make their second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance, as they overcame an injury-plagued season and became the first team ever to win the MIAC playoff championship as the #4 seed.   Before defeating Macalester College 3-0 in the conference final, the Knights overcame top-seeded and nationally seventh-ranked Concordia College-Moorhead in the semis, winning on a thrilling penalty kick shootout.  Niki Tomita topped the year's individual accomplishments, earning All-MIAC and third team All-Region honors.  Rachel Foran joined her on the All-Conference squad, while Abby Wills and Kate Trenerry were both All-MIAC honorable mention.  The Knights finished the season 10-6-5, falling to Wheaton College (Ill.) in the first round of the NCAA tournament. 

2008 was a history-making season for the Knights. They advanced to the quarterfinals ('Elite 8') of the NCAA tournament, marking the first time in school history for any Carleton team to advance that far in the tournament. With 18 wins, a first-time conference tournament championship, and a national ranking (21st), the team set new program records.

In 2007 the Knights notched 13 wins, one shy of the school record, and finished 13-5 overall. They crafted an impressive run of nine consecutive wins late in the season and finished fifth in the conference, narrowly missing the MIAC playoffs.