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U.S.I. basketball teams prepare for upcoming season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 3:44 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

U.S.I. basketball teams prepare for upcoming season opener

Summary

U.S. I. men's and women's basketball teams are gearing up for the new season, with both set to open on November 2nd. The men’s team, coming off a challenging 7-23 season, has 12 newcomers and only three returning players, including seven international athletes. Head Coach Stan Gouard notes that the international makeup brings a new dynamic to the squad. Conversely, the women's team returns 11 players from last year's 21-11 roster and hopes to build on previous successes under Head Coach Rick Stein. Both teams have scrimmages scheduled prior to their openers, with the men facing Lipscomb and Lincoln-Memorial, and the women set to compete against Murray State.

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By the Numbers

•Men's team had a 7-23 record last season.
•Women’s team won 21 games last season.
•Men field 12 new players, 7 from overseas.
•Women retain 11 players, focusing on continuity.
•Both teams' season openers are on November 2.

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3:44 AMYahoo Sports — U.S.I. Men’s and Women’s basketball gearing up for new season

What they're saying

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EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) — It’s almost that time of year. When football and basketball intersect to give us some of my favorite months of sports. For U.S.I. that first game is fast approaching. Both the men’s and women’s Screaming Eagles have high hopes for the season — but are utilizing different makeups to get there. […]
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