1981 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament

August 2023 March 2026 July 2026 1981 Eastern 8 I Men's 8 Civic Arena Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 1st Roy Chipman 1st Lenny McMillan Pittsburgh The 1981 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Civic Arena from March 3–7, 1981 (first round games were held at campus sites). Pittsburgh defeated Duquesne 64-60 to win their first tournament championship. Lenny McMillan of Pittsburgh was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Bracket QuarterfinalsMarch 3, 1981 Semi-FinalsMarch 6, 1981 FinalsMarch 7, 1981 1 Rhode Island 53 8 Massachusetts 48 4 Pittsburgh 67 5 Rutgers 62 2 Duquesne 84 7 George Washington 78 3 West Virginia 64 6 St. Bonaventure 62 1 Rhode Island 45 4 Pittsburgh 74 2 Duquesne 55 3 West Virginia 50 4 Pittsburgh 64 2 Duquesne 60 References External links Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament History Category:Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament Tournament Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament Category:Basketball competitions in Pittsburgh Category:1980s in Pittsburgh Category:College basketball tournaments in Pennsylvania