EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The "USI Women's Basketball Coach Rick Stein Show" is set for the 2026-27 season, premiering Tuesday, October 27, live from The Hilltop Inn off Harmony Way on Evansville's Westside.
 
The radio show returns to The Hilltop Inn for another season, with at least eight show dates and potential postseason shows scheduled throughout the USI Basketball season. Due to scheduling conflicts this season, the show moves from its traditional Wednesday slot to Tuesdays.
 
The show will air on WREF 97.7 FM and online at listentotheref.com from 7-8 p.m., featuring USI Women's Basketball Head Coach Rick Stein, USI Basketball play-by-play commentator Brad Klein, and other special guests with the Screaming Eagles throughout the season.
 
The "USI Women's Basketball Coach Rick Stein Show" tips off Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. due to World Series coverage later that evening on WREF. The preseason special will preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Screaming Eagles.

Guests on the first show will be senior guards Shannon Blacher and Tamara Ortiz.
 
The 2026-27 radio show schedule is as follows: October 27 (preseason), November 10, December 1, December 15, December 29, January 19, February 2, February 16, and a March date TBA (postseason). The schedule and times are subject to change. Stay tuned to USIScreamingEagles.com and USI Athletics on social media for more show-specific details throughout the season.
 
Come be a part of the live in-person audience at The Hilltop Inn!