1980 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament

The 1980 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Civic Arena from February 26, 1980, to March 1, 1980 (first round games at campus sites). Villanova defeated West Virginia 74-62 to win their second tournament championship. Lowes Moore of West Virginia was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

1980 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season197980
Teams8
SiteCivic Arena
Pittsburgh
ChampionsVillanova (2nd title)
Winning coachRollie Massimino (2nd title)
MVPLowes Moore (West Virginia)
Eastern 8 men's basketball tournaments
1979–80 Eastern 8 men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Villanova73 .700238  .742
Duquesne63 .6671810  .643
Rutgers63 .6671414  .500
Pittsburgh54 .5561712  .586
George Washington55 .5001511  .577
St. Bonaventure13 .2501611  .593
West Virginia44 .5001514  .517
UMass09 .000224  .077
1980 Eastern 8 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

Bracket

Quarterfinals
February 26, 1980
Semi-Finals
February 29, 1980
Finals
March 1, 1980
         
1 Villanova 85
8 Massachusetts 63
1 Villanova 72
4 Pittsburgh 59
4 Pittsburgh 77
5 George Washington 68
1 Villanova 74
7 West Virginia 62
2 Duquesne 87
7 West Virginia 95
7 West Virginia 77
3 Rutgers 66
3 Rutgers 76
6 St. Bonaventure 74
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