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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.

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) shoots the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) during the second half during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Federiko Federiko (33), Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo (9) and forward Trevon Brazile (4) battle for control of a rebound during the second half during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • 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.