The 1980
Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament was held in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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, at the
Civic Arena from February 26, 1980, to March 1, 1980 (first round games at campus sites).
Villanova defeated
West Virginia
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74-62 to win their second tournament championship.
Lowes Moore of
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the ...
was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
Bracket
External links
Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament History
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Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament
Tournament
A tournament is a competition involving at least three competitors, all participating in a sport or game. More specifically, the term may be used in either of two overlapping senses:
# One or more competitions held at a single venue and concentr ...
Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament
Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament
Eastern 8 men's basketball tournament