Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball

Incarnate Word Cardinals
Incarnate Word Cardinals
	2024–25 Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team
University	University of the Incarnate Word
All-time record	551–371 (.598)
Head coach	Shane Heirman (2nd season)
Conference	Southland
Location	San Antonio, Texas
Arena	McDermott Convocation Center ; (capacity: 2,000)
Nickname	Cardinals
Colors	Red, white, and black;
NCAA tournament round of 32
	2002*
NCAA tournament appearances
	2002, 2009, 2010; at Division II level

The Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team represents the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, United States. They are currently led by first-year head coach Shane Heirman. Beginning in 2013, the Cardinals made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the Southland Conference.^[2] As part of their transition from Division II to Division I, they were not eligible for postseason play until 2018. They play their home games at the McDermott Convocation Center.

Postseason

CIT results

The Cardinals have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) one time. They have a record of 0–1. The 2015 CIT was their first postseason appearance since joining Division I.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
2015	First round	Louisiana–Lafayette	L 68–83

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Cardinals have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament three times. Their combined record is 1–3.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
2002	Regional Quarterfinals	Tarleton State	W 72–59
2002	Regional semifinals	Northwest Missouri State	L 56–61
2009	Regional Quarterfinals	Midwestern State	L 82–87
2010	Regional Quarterfinals	Midwestern State	L 71–91

References

^ 2019 UIW Athletics Style Guide (PDF). April 8, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2018-04-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)