Alabama Sets NCAA Tournament Record with 25 Three-Pointers in Sweet 16 Win Over BYU
The Crimson Tide's historic shooting performance secures their second consecutive Elite Eight appearance, marking a milestone in program history.
- Alabama defeated BYU 113-88 in the Sweet 16, breaking NCAA Tournament records for most three-pointers made (25) and attempted (51) in a single game.
- Mark Sears led the Crimson Tide with 34 points and 10 three-pointers, falling one short of the individual NCAA Tournament record for threes in a game.
- Aden Holloway contributed 23 points with six three-pointers, while Chris Youngblood added 19 points, including five threes, highlighting Alabama's three-point dominance.
- BYU outscored Alabama 50-16 in points in the paint but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 30 three-point attempts.
- This victory secured Alabama's second consecutive Elite Eight appearance, where they will face either Duke or Arizona in the regional final.