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.
Conference affiliations 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
Postseason CBI results The Cardinals have participated in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament. Their record is 2–1. 2025 First RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinals ManhattanJacksonvilleIllinois State W 92–85W 87–72L 73–78
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.
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.
2002 Regional Quarterfinals Tarleton State W 72–59Regional 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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