Alabama basketball made history in its Sweet 16 matchup vs North Carolina on Thursday.

The Crimson Tide saw not only a new single-season record-holder for most points scored in a season with Mark Sears, but also achieved something only one other team in program history has: Reach the Elite Eight.

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Nate Oats' 2023-24 team held Hubert Davis' 1 seed North Carolina team to just 33 second-half points while Sears (18 points), Rylan Griffen and Aaron Estrada (19 points apiece) helped pace the Crimson Tide in an 89-87 victory. But it was Grant Nelson's 24 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks that ultimately led Alabama to the regional final.

With that, here's a look at how Alabama has previously fared in the Sweet 16, and how many times it has reached the Elite Eight:

How many times has Alabama made the Elite Eight?

Alabama has only made the Elite Eight only once before: In the 2004 NCAA Tournament. Mark Gottfried's squad entered with a 17-12 record following the regular season and second-round loss in the SEC Tournament before winning its next three games to make the Elite Eight.

There, the Crimson Tide lost to 2 seed UConn, which ultimately went on to win the national championship.

Alabama basketball Sweet 16 record

Alabama entered Thursday's Sweet 16 round with a 1-9 record in the Sweet 16, having only advanced past the regional semifinal once in program history (in 2004). With Thursday's win vs. UNC, the Tide is now 2-9 all time in the Sweet 16. It was Nate Oats' third foray into the second weekend with the Crimson Tide, and his first win.

Here's a look at the Tide's previous results:

• 1976: Indiana 74, Alabama 69

• 1982: (1) North Carolina 74, (4) Alabama 69

• 1985: (3) NC State 61, (7) Alabama 55

• 1986: (1) Kentucky 68, (5) Alabama 63

• 1987: (6) Providence 103, (2) Alabama 82

• 1990: (11) Loyola Marymount 62, (7) Alabama 60

• 1991: (1) Arkansas 93, (4) Alabama 70

• 2004: (8) Alabama 80, (5) Syracuse 71

• 2021: (11) UCLA 88, (2) Alabama 78 (OT)

• 2023: (5) San Diego State 71, (1) Alabama 64

• 2024: (4) Alabama 89, (1) North Carolina 87

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Alabama 2004 Elite Eight run

Here's a look at Alabama's run to the Elite Eight in 2004, which also featured a win over a 1 seed.

• First round: (8) Alabama 65, (9) Southern Illinois 64

• Second round: (8) Alabama 71, (1) Stanford 67

• Sweet 16: (8) Alabama 80, (5) Syracuse 71

• Elite Eight: (2) UConn 87, (8) Alabama 71

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: How many Elite Eights does Alabama basketball have? Crimson Tide record, history