Incarnate Word Cardinals women's basketball
The Incarnate Word Cardinals women's basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. The team currently competes in the Southland Conference. The Cardinals are coached by Christy Smith.[2]
| Incarnate Word Cardinals women's basketball | |||
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| University | University of the Incarnate Word | ||
| Head coach | Christy Smith (1st season) | ||
| Conference | Southland | ||
| Location | San Antonio, Texas | ||
| Arena | McDermott Convocation Center (Capacity: 2,000) | ||
| Nickname | Cardinals | ||
| Colors | Red, White, and Black[1] | ||
- For information on all University of the Incarnate Word sports, see Incarnate Word Cardinals
The 2014–15 season is the second year of a four-year transitional period for Incarnate Word from D2 to D1.[3] In years 2–4 Incarnate Word will be classified as a D1 school for scheduling purposes. They will play a full conference schedule, and they can win the regular season conference title. However Incarnate Word cannot participate in the conference tourney until the 2017–18 season, at which time they will also be able to enter the NCAA tournament, should they win the conference. Incarnate Word is eligible to participate in the WBI or WNIT should they be invited.
References
- 2019 UIW Athletics Style Guide (PDF). April 8, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- "Incarnate Word hires Arkansas assistant Christy Smith". Swish Appeal. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- Flores, David (20 August 2012). "UIW approved for SLC membership; will start transition to Div. I in 2013–14". KENS5. Archived from the original on 22 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
