1980 Eastern 8 men's basketball 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
Conf.Overall
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

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.