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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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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.

YearRoundOpponentResult
2025First RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsManhattanJacksonvilleIllinois StateW 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.

YearRoundOpponentResult
2015First roundLouisiana–LafayetteL 68–83

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

YearRoundOpponentResult
2002Regional QuarterfinalsTarleton StateW 72–59
Regional semifinalsNorthwest Missouri StateL 56–61
2009Regional QuarterfinalsMidwestern StateL 82–87
2010Regional QuarterfinalsMidwestern StateL 71–91
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