Social media reacts to Alabama's historic NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 win vs. BYU

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A NCAA Tournament round that eluded the program for years, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now back in the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season.

After making a Final Four last season, Alabama will now play for a chance to return there with a win Saturday, as the Crimson Tide have advanced to the Elite Eight following a dominant and record-breaking 113-88 victory Thursday night over the BYU Cougars.

An impressive showing from the Crimson Tide, Alabama was led by a stellar performance from guard Mark Sears, who finished with a combined 34 points on 10-of-16 shooting from three-point range. Alabama also impressed overall from three-point range as a team Thursday night, shooting a combined 25-of-51 (49%) to set a NCAA Tournament record for the most made three-pointers in a game.

Here is a look at what some are saying on social media about Alabama's victory against BYU in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night.

Man, Alabama wa scary impressive tonight. BYU isn't bad. Bama made 'em look bad. Bama-Duke could be a sight to see.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 28, 2025

Actual footage of Alabama shooting the three against BYU tonight

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— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 28, 2025

Record broken: Mark Sears' ninth 3 gives Alabama 22 made 3-pointers vs. BYU. The Crimson Tide now has the most made 3s in a single game in NCAA Tournament history.

— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) March 28, 2025

Crazy, but true: If Alabama had not made a single two-point shot against BYU, the Crimson Tide would still have won the game. pic.twitter.com/3dDzSZk9gw

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 28, 2025

THE TIDE ROLL TO THE ELITE 8

(2) Alabama defeats (6) BYU 113-88 to make their second straight appearance in the Elite 8 #MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/Ngp2D0BgRO

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 28, 2025

Alabama scores 113 points and makes an NCAA Tournament record 25 three-point shots in a 25-point win over BYU.

One win away from back-to-back Final Fours. https://t.co/IQB9Astjb6

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 28, 2025

Final

Alabama @ 1.43 ppp
BYU @ 1.11 ppp

Unbelievable performance

Alabama shot chart below. pic.twitter.com/ZjsKFVX5eQ

— Alabama Roundball (@BamaRoundball) March 28, 2025

Here’s every one of Alabama’s NCAA Tournament record-breaking 26 threes in the Crimson Tide’s dominating win over BYU to advance to the Elite 8.



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— The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) March 28, 2025

We just watched one of the greatest offensive performances in NCAA Tournament history.

Alabama 113, BYU 88

The Crimson Tide just shot 25/51 from 3. Mark Sears scored 34 points. Insane game by Nate Oats’ team to advance to the Elite Eight. Statement maker.

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 28, 2025

FINAL: ALABAMA 113, BYU 88

Alabama makes an NCAA tourney record 25 3’s, Mark Sears finishes with 34 points (10-16 from 3) and the Tide advance to the Elite 8 with an easy win over BYU.

‘Bama will need to beat the winner of Duke/Arizona with a chance to go to back-to-back Final…

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 28, 2025

Alabama’s 3-point shooting against BYU…..

25-51 3PM (49.0%) !!!

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— CBB Analytics (@CBBAnalytics) March 28, 2025

FINAL: No. 2 Alabama 113, No. 6 BYU 88

Alabama put on an unprecedented shooting display, setting an NCAA tournament record with 25 made 3-pointers - doing it at a 49% clip.

Mark Sears also had one of the best performances in tourney history, with 34 points, 10 3s, 8 assists.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 28, 2025

This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama basketball reactions to Sweet 16 win vs. BYU Cougars

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