1980–81 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team explained

Sport:	Basketball
Year:	1980–81
Team:	Villanova Wildcats
Conference:	Big East Conference
Conference Link:	Big East Conference (1979–2013)
Short Conf:	Big East
Record:	20–11
Conf Record:	8–6
Hc Year:	9th
Ac1 Year:	4th
Ac2 Year:	2nd
Asst Coach3:	Harry Booth
Tourney Result:	Second round

The 1980–81 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Rollie Massimino. The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Big East Conference. The team finished tied for 3rd in the conference regular season standings and received a bid to the NCAA tournament before falling to No. 1 seed and eventual Final Four participant Virginia. Villanova finished with a 20–11 record (8–6 Big East).

Schedule and results

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Rankings

See main article: 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings. ^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1980-81 Villanova Wildcats Schedule and Results . . February 24, 2023.
2. Web site: 2019–20 Villanova Men's Basketball Media Guide . . February 24, 2023.
3. Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 877–878. 2009. 978-0-345-51392-2.