The University of Southern Indiana women's basketball program has unveiled its 2026‑27 schedule, a slate that mixes home games with a demanding non‑conference road trip.
Season Overview
The season opens on November 2 at Liberty Arena in Evansville, where the team will face Murray State in a rematch of last year's two‑point thriller.
A week later, on November 8, the Eagles will host Louisville, one of fifteen home contests scheduled for the year, adding a high‑profile opponent to the lineup.
Power‑Five Challenge
The non‑conference slate includes four Power Five opponents, including Kansas State on November 5, Indiana on November 22 and Michigan on November 30, each of which entered the previous season ranked among the nation's top ten.
Coach Rick Stein highlighted the purpose of these matchups, noting they are designed to sharpen the team's intensity and prepare it for the rigors of the Ohio Valley Conference schedule.
OVC Tournament Outlook
The conference tournament is set for March 3‑6 at the Ford Center in Evansville, where the Eagles reached the semifinals a year ago before falling to Lindenwood in the championship game.
With a 31‑game campaign ahead, the focus remains on building chemistry and executing the game plan that can carry the team deep into the OVC tournament and beyond.