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Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball
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. The Cardinals have never appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
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| University of the Incarnate Word | ||
| Shane Heirman (3rd season) | ||
| San Antonio, Texas | ||
| McDermott Convocation Center (capacity: 2,000) | ||
| Southland | ||
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| 551–371 (.598) | ||
| 2002* | ||
| 2002,* 2009,* 2010* | ||
| 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 | ||
| Heartland: 2009, 2010Heart of Texas: 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 | ||
| Heartland: 2002, 2009, 2010Heart of Texas: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999 | ||
| * 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 second-year head coach Shane Heirman. The Cardinals have never appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Beginning in 2013, the Cardinals made the jump to NCAA Division I and joined the Southland Conference. 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.
- 1980–81 to 1986–87 – NAIA Independent
- 1987–88 to 1998–99 – Heart of Texas Conference
- 1999–2000 – NCAA Division II Independent
- 2000–01 to 2009–10 – Heartland Conference
- 2010–11 to 2012–13 – Lone Star Conference
- 2013–14 to Present – Southland Conference
The Cardinals have participated in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament. Their record is 2–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | First RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinals | ManhattanJacksonvilleIllinois State | W 92–85W 87–72L 73–78 |
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 |
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 |
| Regional semifinals | Northwest Missouri State | L 56–61 | |
| 2009 | Regional Quarterfinals | Midwestern State | L 82–87 |
| 2010 | Regional Quarterfinals | Midwestern State | L 71–91 |
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