1980–81 Long Island Blackbirds men's basketball team explained

Mode:	Basketball
Year:	1980–81
Prev Year:	1979–80
Next Year:	1981–82
Team:	Long Island Blackbirds
Short Conf:	ECAC-M
Record:	18–11
Head Coach:	Paul Lizzo
Hc Year:	7th
Champion:	ECAC Metro tournament champions
Tourney Result:	First round

The 1980–81 Long Island Blackbirds men's basketball team represented Long Island University during the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Blackbirds, led by head coach Paul Lizzo, played their home games at the Schwartz Athletic Center and were members of the ECAC Metro Conference. They finished the season 18–11. The Blackbirds won the ECAC Metro tournament to earn an automatic bid in the 1981 NCAA tournament where they lost in the opening round to VCU, 85–69.^[1]

Roster

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Schedule and results

|-!colspan=9 style=| Regular season

|-!colspan=9 style=| ECAC Metro tournament|-!colspan=9 style=| NCAA tournament^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: L.I.U. Eliminated From N.C.A.A. . . March 14, 1981 . April 30, 2023.
2. Web site: 1980–81 LIU Sharks Roster and Stats. . April 30, 2023.
3. Web site: 2018-19 LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Men's Basketball Record Book . . April 30, 2023.