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.

Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball
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[1]
NCAA tournament round of 32
2002*
NCAA tournament appearances
2002,* 2009,* 2010*
NAIA tournament appearances
1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999
Conference tournament champions
Heartland: 2009, 2010 Heart of Texas: 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999
Conference regular-season champions
Heartland: 2002, 2009, 2010 Heart of Texas: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999
* at Division II level

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.

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.

Year	Round	Opponent	Result
2025	First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals	Manhattan Jacksonville Illinois State	W 92–85 W 87–72 L 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.

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
	Regional semifinals	Northwest Missouri State	L 56–61
2009	Regional Quarterfinals	Midwestern State	L 82–87
2010	Regional Quarterfinals	Midwestern State	L 71–91