Chaminade

Chaminade

Leagues Played
NCAAB 192
Links
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Related Teams
Chaminade Women

Results

NCAAB 02/28 04:30 - Hawaii Pacific v Chaminade L 95-76
NCAAB 02/14 05:30 - Hawaii Hilo v Chaminade W 76-86
NCAAB 02/11 05:30 - Chaminade v Fresno Pacific L 65-72
NCAAB 02/09 00:00 - Chaminade v William Jessup W 72-66
NCAAB 02/02 02:00 - Chaminade v Academy of Art W 68-63
NCAAB 01/31 05:30 - Chaminade v Dominican Cal W 84-69
NCAAB 01/25 23:00 - Westmont v Chaminade L 81-63
NCAAB 01/24 03:30 - Biola v Chaminade L 92-72
NCAAB 01/21 03:00 - Concordia Irvine v Chaminade L 77-73
NCAAB 01/19 00:00 - Point Loma Nazarene v Chaminade L 97-84
NCAAB 01/16 03:30 - Fresno Pacific v Chaminade L 92-83
NCAAB 01/12 00:00 - Chaminade v Azusa Pacific W 70-63

The Chaminade Silverswords are the 12 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 in all sponsored sports except beach volleyball, in which they are independent. Chaminade University of Honolulu's team name is the "Silverswords," a reference to a Hawaiian plant prized for its beauty and ability to withstand harsh conditions.

History

In 1982, Chaminade, then a member of the NAIA, defeated Virginia in what was considered the biggest upset in college basketball history up to that point. Virginia, which featured Ralph Sampson and Rick Carlisle, was the top-ranked team in NCAA Division I basketball entering the game after posting victories against Georgetown (with Patrick Ewing) and Phi Slama Jama of Houston.

But in the Blaisdell Arena, the 3,500 fans in attendance, most of whom had come to see the nation's No. 1 team, witnessed the historic 77–72 upset. Many newspapers reportedly checked sources several times to make sure the story was right—that 800-student NAIA Chaminade had actually defeated the NCAA's top-ranked Cavaliers.

The Maui Invitational, hosted by Chaminade, began in 1984, partly due to the Silverswords' 1982 win over Virginia.

Chaminade University’s basketball team, known as the "Chaminade Silverswords," is a distinguished program based in Honolulu, Hawaii. While not a traditional powerhouse on the national stage, Chaminade has gained recognition for its inspiring story and competitive spirit. The team is renowned for its remarkable upset victory over top-ranked Virginia Commonwealth University in the 1982 NCAA Division I Tournament, a historic moment that put the program on the map. The Silverswords emphasize student-athlete development, teamwork, and perseverance, representing Chaminade University with pride both on and off the court. Their dedication to excellence and their role in inspiring smaller programs across the country make them a respected and beloved part of college basketball history.