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Did Hawaii beat Virginia?

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Asked by: Tricia Vasquez

Hawaii beats Virginia in Little League World Series, advances to U.S. final | Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

When did Chaminade beats Virginia?

December 23, 1982

On December 23, 1982, Chaminade, an NAIA school with only 900 students, beats top-ranked Virginia and 7-foot-4 center Ralph Sampson, 77-72, in Honolulu in one of the greatest upsets in sports history. “Not too many people get to beat the No. 1 team in the nation,” Chaminade coach Merv Lopes tells reporters afterward.

Who upset Virginia?

The Retrievers defeated the Cavaliers 74–54, becoming the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No.
2018 UMBC vs. Virginia men’s basketball game.

UMBC Retrievers Virginia Cavaliers
(24–10) (31–2)
74 54
Head coach: Ryan Odom Head coach: Tony Bennett
AP: NR Coaches: NR AP: 1 Coaches: 1

What school beat Virginia?

Besides the biggest upset in college basketball, the last close game between a 16 seed and 1 seed was in 2014 where Arizona beat Weber State 68-59. However, in 2018, the UMBC Retrievers shocked the world in their blowout win over the number one overall seed Virginia Cavaliers.

What division is Chaminade basketball?

NCAA Division II intercollegiate

The Chaminade Silverswords are the 10 varsity athletic teams that represent Chaminade University of Honolulu, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Silverswords compete as members of the Pacific West Conference.

Is Chaminade University a good school?

Chaminade is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,428 undergraduate students. The Chaminade acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Nursing, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Business.

Is it hard to get into Chaminade?

The acceptance rate at Chaminade University of Honolulu is 90.8%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 91 are admitted. This means the school is a nearly open admissions school. They accept nearly all students, so for the most part, you just need to submit an application to get in.

What GPA do you need to get into Chaminade University?

3.42

With a GPA of 3.42, Chaminade University of Honolulu requires you to be around average in your high school class. You’ll need a mix of A’s and B’s, and very few C’s. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes.