Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conferences
Football: Lone Star Conference
Basketball: Lone Star Conference
School Colors
Red and black
School Nickname
Cardinals
Men Playing Varsity Sports
347 - 27%
Women Playing Varsity Sports
169 - 7%
Men's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Synchronized swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Basketball (men's and women's)
- Soccer (men's)
- Tennis (men's and women's)
- Ultimate Frisbee (coed)
- Volleyball (women's)
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Jiu-jitsu
- Powder puff football
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (sand and court)
- Water polo
- Whiffleball
Athletic Fields & Facilities
- Ann Barshop Natatorium
- Cardinals Field (Softball)
- Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
- Mabry Tennis Center
- McDermott Center
- Soccer Practice Fields
- Sullivan Field
- Track and Field
Most Popular Sports
Although football at UIW has only been around for a couple of years, it is one of the most popular sports. Also, basketball receives a lot of attention.
Most Overlooked Teams
Golf, tennis, synchronized swimming
School Spirit
Those who are into sports do get into school spirit by having tailgating parties or just by wearing the school's colors.
Getting Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online through UIWCardinaltickets.com. UIW students and employees are entitled to one free general admission to home games.
Best Place to Take a Walk
The nature trail along the river is a great place to take a walk.
Did You Know?
UIW's football team was first introduced in the fall of 2009, so it has only been around for a couple of years.