After leaving the OAC in 1966, the Zips played as an independent. When the NCAA changed the divisions again to create three, the Zips played one season, 1973, in Division III before moving to Division II in 1974, where they continued to compete as an independent until joining the Mid-Continent Conference for the 1978 and 1979 seasons.
After leaving OAC in 1966, the Zips played as an independent. When NCAA divided divisions into three categories, the Zips participated in one season, 1973, in Division III before advancing to Division II in 1974 and continuing their independent play until joining Mid-Continent Conference for the 1978 and 1979 seasons.