Alabama broke the men’s NCAA tournament record for 3-pointers made in a game by hitting 25 3-pointers in a 113-88 Sweet 16 victory over BYU on March 27, 2025. The two teams also attempted a combined 81 3-pointers — another record. Alabama made 25 of its 51 attempts.
The old 3-pointers made record stood for decades, as Loyola Marymount hit 21 3-pointers in a second round victory over Michigan in 1990.
Senior guard Mark Sears hit 10 of the Crimson Tide’s 3s, leaving him one short of LMU’s Jeff Fryer of the individual record. Fryer hit 11 3-pointers in that 1990 win against Michigan.
The Crimson Tide made a push for the top two spots in 2026, connecting on 19 of 42 from beyond the arc against Texas Tech in the second round of the NCAA tournament, falling two short of LMU’s 21.
Here are the most 3-pointers made in a single game tournament history, first by a team and then by a player:
Most 3-pointers by a team in an NCAA tournament game
| 3-pointers | Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Alabama | BYU | March 27, 2025 (Sweet 16) |
| 21 | LMU | Michigan | March 18, 1990 (Second Round) |
| 19 | Alabama | Texas Tech | March 23, 2026 (Second Round) |
| 18 | Duke | Monmouth | March 15, 2001 (First Round) |
| 18 | West Virginia | Louisville | March 26, 2005 (Regional Final) |
| 17 | LMU | UNLV | March 25, 1990 (Regional Final) |
| 17 | Auburn | North Carolina | March 29, 2019 (Regional Semifinal) |
| 17 | Villanova | Alabama | March 17, 2018 (Second Round) |
| 16 | 20 times | Multiple |
Multiple |
Most 3-pointers by a player in an NCAA tournament game
| 3-pointers | Individual | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jeff Fryer, LMU | Michigan | March 18, 1990 (Second Round) |
| 10 | Mark Sears, Alabama | BYU | March 27, 2025 (Sweet 16) |
| 10 | Freddie Banks, UNLV | Indiana | March 28, 1987 (Final Four) |
| 10 | Roburt Sallie, Memphis | Cal State Northridge | March 19, 2009 (First Round) |
| 10 | Carsen Edwards, Purdue | Virginia | March 30, 2019 (Elite Eight) |
| 10 | Jack Gohlke, Oakland | Kentucky | March 21, 2024 (First Round) |
| 9 | Garde Thompson, Michigan | Navy | March 12, 1987 (First Round) |
| 9 | Johnny Miller, Temple | Cincinnati | March 16, 1995 (First Round) |
| 9 | Johnny Hemsley, Miami (Fla.) | Lafayette | March 12, 1999 (First Round) |
| 9 | Ricky Paulding, Missouri | Marquette | March 22, 2003 (Second Round) |
| 9 | Gerry McNamara, Syracuse | BYU | March 18, 2004 (First Round) |
| 9 | Brady Heslip, Baylor | Colorado | March 17, 2012 (Second Round) |
| 9 | Bryce Alford, UCLA | SMU | March 19, 2015 (Second Round) |
| 9 | Carsen Edwards, Purdue | Villanova | March 23, 2019 (Second Round) |
