The Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball team represents the University of the Incarnate Word in

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, United States. They are currently led by second-year head coach Shane Heirman. The Cardinals have never appeared in the

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. Beginning in 2013, the Cardinals made the jump to

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and joined the

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. 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 The Lone Star Conference (LSC) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level. Member institutions are located in the South Central states, with schools in Texas ...

* 2013–14 to Present –

Postseason

CBI results

The Cardinals have participated in one College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament. Their record is 2–1.

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.

NCAA Division II tournament results

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

References

External links

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