Alabama Sets NCAA Tournament Record with 25 Three-Pointers in 113-88 Victory over BYU

In a historic display of shooting, the Alabama Crimson Tide set an NCAA Tournament record by making 25 three-pointers in their 113-88 victory over BYU in the Sweet 16. This performance not only surpassed the previous record of 21 three-pointers held by Loyola Marymount since 1990 but also propelled Alabama into the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year. Mark Sears led the effort with 34 points, sinking 10 of his 16 attempts from beyond the arc, while Aden Holloway and Chris Youngblood contributed significantly with 23 and 19 points, respectively. The Tide's offensive strategy shifted dramatically away from their typical inside game, focusing instead on their long-range shooting, which proved devastating for BYU's defense. Despite BYU's efforts, which included 44 points in the paint, they were unable to match Alabama's prolific three-point shooting. Alabama will now face the winner of the Duke vs. Arizona matchup in hopes of advancing to the Final Four.