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

Last updated February 11, 2025

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 second-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)

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[1] 2019 UIW Athletics Style Guide (PDF). April 8, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2018-04-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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v t e Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball
Venues	McDermott Center (1989–present)
People	Head coaches Statistical leaders
Seasons	List of seasons 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25

v t e Southland Conference men's basketball
Teams	East Texas A&M Lions Houston Christian Huskies Incarnate Word Cardinals Lamar Cardinals McNeese Cowboys New Orleans Privateers Nicholls Colonels Northwestern State Demons Southeastern Louisiana Lions Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Championships & awards	Southland Conference men's basketball tournament Player of the Year
Seasons	1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24

v t e University of the Incarnate Word
Located in: San Antonio & Alamo Heights, Texas
Academics	University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Athletics	Incarnate Word Cardinals Baseball Men's basketball Football Women's basketball Softball Sullivan Field Cardinals Field McDermott Center Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
Founded: 1881