1980–81 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team

The 1980–81 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by first year head coach Roy Chipman, the Panthers finished with a record of 19–12.[1] They received an automatic bid to the 1981 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament where they lost in the second round to North Carolina.

1980–81 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball
NCAA tournament, Second Round, L 57–74 vs. North Carolina
ConferenceEastern 8
Record19–12 (8–5 Eastern 8)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaFitzgerald Field House
(Capacity: 4,122)
Seasons
1980–81 Eastern 8 men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Rhode Island 10 3   .769 21 8   .724
Duquesne 10 3   .769 20 10   .667
West Virginia 9 4   .692 23 10   .697
Pittsburgh 8 5   .615 19 12   .613
Rutgers 7 6   .538 16 14   .533
St. Bonaventure 6 4   .600 14 13   .519
George Washington 4 9   .308 8 19   .296
UMass 0 13   .000 3 24   .111
1981 Eastern 8 Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

References

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  1. ^ "1980-81 Pitt Panthers Schedule and Results".