UIW Cardinals - Tennis

UIW Cardinals tennis represents the University of the Incarnate Word in NCAA Division I and the Southland Conference. The university sponsors men’s and women’s tennis programmes, which compete in dual matches, individual tournaments and the Southland Conference championships. In 2026, the UIW men won the Southland regular-season championship with a perfect 5-0 conference record and finished 13-4 overall. They reached the Southland championship match in Beaumont, Texas, where Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won 4-0. Alejandro Hernandez was named Southland Player of the Year and head coach Jonas Andersson was named Coach of the Year. The UIW women finished the 2026 regular season 6-10 overall and 5-4 in conference play, qualifying for the Southland Championship. Both programmes began their 2026-27 fall competition through regional and invitational events. UIW publishes official team news, schedules, rosters and results through its Cardinals athletics website.