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Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney made history with a shot during an Elite Eight upset of Gonzaga on March 30, though he had no idea of its significance. On a 21-footer from the top of the key with 6:53 remaining in the first half, Mooney sank the 975th made three-pointer of this year's NCAA tournament, breaking the record, set in 2018.