Alabama Advances to Elite Eight with Record-Breaking 25 Three-Pointers Against BYU
The Crimson Tide's dominant 113-88 win, led by Mark Sears' 34 points, secures their first back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in program history.
- Alabama defeated BYU 113-88 in the Sweet 16, setting an NCAA Tournament record with 25 three-pointers made in a single game.
- Mark Sears led Alabama with 34 points, including 10 three-pointers, falling one short of the individual NCAA Tournament record.
- This marks Alabama's first consecutive Elite Eight appearances in program history, highlighting their rise under coach Nate Oats.
- BYU struggled from beyond the arc, making just 1 of 13 three-point attempts in the first half, while Alabama's offense thrived.
- Alabama will face either Duke or Arizona in the Elite Eight as they aim for their second-ever Final Four appearance.