1980 Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament

August 2023 March 2026 March 2013March 2013 1980 Eastern 8 I Men's 8 Civic Arena Pittsburgh Villanova 2nd Rollie Massimino 2nd Lowes Moore West Virginia 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. Bracket QuarterfinalsFebruary 26, 1980 Semi-FinalsFebruary 29, 1980 FinalsMarch 1, 1980 1 Villanova 85 8 Massachusetts 63 4 Pittsburgh 77 5 George Washington 68 2 Duquesne 87 7 West Virginia 95 3 Rutgers 76 6 St. Bonaventure 74 1 Villanova 72 4 Pittsburgh 59 7 West Virginia 77 3 Rutgers 66 1 Villanova 74 7 West Virginia 62 References External links Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament History https://web.archive.org/web/20141129054116/http://www.bbstate.com/conferences/A-10/conftourney 2014-11-29 Category:Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament Tournament Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament Category:1980 in Pittsburgh Category:Basketball competitions in Pittsburgh Category:College basketball tournaments in Pennsylvania