By Matthew Montoya
SAN ANTONIO — Despite falling short in the Southland Conference Tournament, the University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball team’s season isn’t over just yet. The Cardinals have earned a spot in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) in Dayton, Ohio.
What’s Next for UIW?
After upsetting Southeastern Louisiana in the first round of the Southland tournament and putting up a strong fight against Nicholls, UIW’s performance caught the attention of the CBI selection committee. The Cardinals will now face Manhattan College in the opening round of the 16-team postseason tournament.
Scouting the Opponent
UIW will take on the Manhattan Jaspers, a program from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The Jaspers finished 12-8 in conference play and 17-13 overall. Entering the MAAC tournament as the No. 5 seed, Manhattan was eliminated in the second round following a 77-65 loss to Iona.
Key players to watch for the Jaspers include guard Will Sydnor, who leads the team in scoring, sharp-shooter Devin Dinkens, and versatile forward Wesley Robinson.
How to Watch
The game will not be televised on traditional cable networks but will be streamed live on FloCollege, a platform dedicated to smaller college sports events.
- Streaming Details: FloCollege
- Subscription Cost: $19.99/month or $8.99/month with an annual plan
Tipoff Time
The UIW Cardinals and Manhattan Jaspers will square off on Sunday, March 23, with tipoff scheduled for 11 a.m. CT.
Fans can catch the action online, support the Cardinals, and witness UIW’s push to extend its postseason run.
