SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team announced today the release of the Spring 2021 conference schedule. The Cardinals are scheduled to play 11 games over six weeks leading up to a hopeful return to the Southland Conference Tournament (scheduled for April 15-17). Game times are TBD.
 
The season kicks off with a three-game home stand at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, beginning with Houston Baptist on Feb. 12. The Cardinals then take on McNeese (Feb.19) and Lamar (Feb. 21), who is the reigning conference champion and made an appearance in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Women's College Cup.

UIW also hosts Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls. Last season on the road, the Cardinals defeated the Lady Lions (1-0) and the Colonels (3-0). The Cardinals are 6-1 against Nicholls, currently holding a five-game winning streak.
 
Additionally, the Cardinals travel to Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Central Arkansas, Northwestern State and Abilene Christian in hopes of being in the top four at the end of the regular season.
 
With conference adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spring 2021 SLC Tournament will feature four teams instead of the normal eight. The location will be determined by the No. 1 seed at the conclusion of the regular season, as opposed to a predetermined host.
 
The NCAA indicates that the regular season can start as early as Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The Cardinals are exploring the possibility of adding additional games prior to conference play.
 
For the full schedule, click here.
 
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
**The schedule is subject to change. UIW Athletics will continue monitoring the ongoing situation involving the COVID-19 pandemic and will follow the University's Emergency Response Team, Southland Conference, NCAA, and CDC guidelines and recommendations as they develop and change. We will continue to notify our Athletic community as information is updated. 
 
ADMISSION
Admission to all UIW women's soccer home matches is free. Home games are held at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.

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