Schedule Unveiled
The University of Southern Indiana released its 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule on August 28, outlining a 31‑game season that opens on November 2 at Liberty Arena.
The season opener pits the Eagles against Murray State, a team that edged USI by two points in their previous meeting in Evansville, adding a narrative of revenge to the opening night.
Power‑Five Challenge
Coach Rick Stein highlighted the strength of the non‑conference slate, which includes home games against Louisville and road contests at Kansas State, Indiana and Michigan, all of which enter the season among the nation's top‑25 programs.
These early opponents are known for dominating their conferences, promising a rigorous test for the Eagles as they fine‑tune their roster and chemistry before conference play.
OVC Tournament Outlook
The Ohio Valley Conference tournament will be held at Ford Center from March 3‑6, featuring the top eight teams, and USI aims to improve on last season's semifinal appearance where they fell to runner‑up Lindenwood.
The conference schedule opens at home against Tennessee State on December 31, aligning the women's and men's programs for a coordinated start to the year and setting the stage for a competitive OVC tournament run.