For the first time in program history, the Manhattan College Jaspers are set to compete in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI), marking a significant milestone for the team. The Jaspers will face the University of Incarnate Word (UIW) in the opening round of the tournament, which takes place in Daytona Beach, Florida. This matchup will also be the first-ever meeting between the two programs, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.
How to Watch Manhattan vs Incarnate Word game
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ocean Center | Daytona Beach, FL
- Live Stream: FloCollege or the SteadyFlix
The game will be streamed live and archived on FloCollege or SteadyFlix, making it easy for fans to catch all the action, whether they’re tuning in live or watching later.
Game preview
The Jaspers enter the tournament after a tough loss in the MAAC Championships, where they fell to Iona by double digits nearly 10 days ago in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Despite the setback, Manhattan has shown resilience and depth in its recent performances. Over the last five games, the team has had six players averaging double-digit points, outscoring opponents by an average of 7.2 points per game. One standout performer has been Devin Dinkins, the unanimous Sixth Man of the Year award recipient, who has been shooting an impressive 44.4% from three-point range during this stretch.
On the other side, Incarnate Word, a member of the Southland Conference, finished the season with a 17-16 record. While their schedule included some challenges, the Cardinals secured a notable victory over Schreiner on December 19, winning 101-57 against a Mountaineers team that was 7-1 at the time.
The CBI Tournament provides a unique opportunity for mid-major programs like Manhattan and Incarnate Word to compete for a postseason title after missing out on the NCAA Tournament. For fans of both teams, this game promises to be an exciting start to the tournament.
CBI Tournament 2025 Teams
Here’s a look at the teams competing in this year’s CBI:
- Army West Point
- Cleveland State
- Elon
- Florida Gulf Coast
- Illinois State
- Jacksonville
- Manhattan
- Northern Arizona
- Presbyterian
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Incarnate Word (UIW)
CBI Tournament 2025 Schedule
The tournament will run from March 23 to March 26, with the championship game airing on ESPN2. Here’s the full schedule:
Sunday, March 23 (First Round)
- Manhattan vs. UIW, 12:00 PM | FloCollege
- Elon vs. Army West Point, 2:00 PM | FloCollege
- Queens vs. Northern Arizona, 4:00 PM | FloCollege
- Illinois State vs. Presbyterian, 6:00 PM | FloCollege
Monday, March 24 (Quarterfinals)
- TBA vs. Jacksonville, 12:00 PM | FloCollege
- TBA vs. FGCU, 2:00 PM | FloCollege
- TBA vs. Cleveland State, 6:30 PM | FloCollege
Tuesday, March 25 (Semifinals)
- 7:00 PM | ESPNU
- 9:00 PM | ESPNU
Wednesday, March 26 (Championship)
- 5:00 PM | ESPN2
What’s at Stake?
For Manhattan, this tournament represents a chance to cap off the season with a strong postseason run and build momentum for the future. For Incarnate Word, it’s an opportunity to showcase their program on a national stage and compete for a championship.
