1980 Eastern 8 Men's Basketball Tournament

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1980 Eastern 8 Men's Basketball Tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season1979–80
Teams8
SiteCivic Arena
Pittsburgh
ChampionsVillanova
Winning coachRollie Massimino (2nd title)
MVPLowes Moore (West Virginia)
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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[]

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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