Incarnate Word Cardinals men's basketball
| Incarnate Word Cardinals | |||
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| University | University of the Incarnate Word | ||
| Conference | Southland | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Head coach | Ken Burmeister (11th year) | ||
| Arena |
McDermott Convocation Center (Capacity: 2,000) | ||
| Nickname | Cardinals | ||
| Colors |
Red, White, and Black[1] | ||
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
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2002*, 2009*, 2010* 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. 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 will not be eligible for postseason play until 2018. They are currently led by head coach Ken Burmeister and play their home games at the McDermott Convocation Center.
Postseason
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/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Regional Quarterfinals Regional Semifinals | Tarleton State Northwest Missouri State | W 72–59 L 56–61 |
| 2009 | Regional Quarterfinals | Midwestern State | L 82–87 |
| 2010 | Regional Quarterfinals | Midwestern State | L 71–91 |