Mississippi
Everything Mississippi State head coach Sam Purcell said after 95-68 loss to South Carolina
South Carolina women’s basketball traveled to Starkville and defeated the Bulldogs 95-68. Mississippi State head coach Sam Purcell spoke to the media following the matchup.
Here’s everything he had to say.
What went wrong for Mississippi State midway through the second and into the third?
“I think it started with, you know, sometimes the whistle goes your way, sometimes it doesn’t. And I think we had zero whistle calls for us in the second quarter. They had several. So then the game started slowing down. They got to the line, and then you can’t have seven turnovers in one quarter. We talked about that. We value the ball. We know we’ve done so good, but we just had some dagger turnovers that allowed them to get some easy transition opportunities. And then the next thing you know, I think with three minutes or 330 if I can recall correctly, in the second quarter. Now, they got the lead for the first time, and then that’s where the momentum changed.”
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What do you think is missing from this team overall?
“I don’t think there’s really anything missing. I really think you showed in the first quarter, when you get 22 to 13 to me, on the number one team in the country that you have the pieces. Now, it’s just making sure that they handle it all right. And this was my thing. I was writing my, you know, I was doing radio is you got to, you got to make sure that, you know what, how we handle, we learn from this, you know, you know, defines our next mindset, who we can become as a team, just focusing on self-improvement. If I can make sure each one and I got the talent to self-improve of where I’m making the turnovers or not trusting that extra plus-one pass, if everybody can have that mindset, then our team gets better. So that’s my message to them, when we come back in two days.”
What’d you see from your post defense today?
“You know, South Carolina was more committed scoring on from the outside than the inside because of (Madina Okot’s) presence, you know. And when you asked me that question earlier, what do we miss? And that’s where I know I’ve got a guard play and a post play where if Madina alters shot, here comes ‘Nir, then here comes Kayla. So it gives us a fighter’s chance every single night. So, you know, she just, Madina, just does all the little things. She never complains for the ball. We talked about how she leads the country in field goal percentage. So if anything, can we get her more touches?”
“So just proud of her growth, proud of this one. You know, again, the teams that we’re playing on this first month have a lot of returned experience. You know, me and Destiny were just talking about just some of the tone we need in that second quarter, when you could feel them coming, that we’ve got to collectively understand, that we need to have a demeanor about us that we punch somebody in the face, not literally, but stay on their necks when you know you’ve got the lead that this team will have to learn from this game tonight.”
Do you feel like you got help from Jerkaila Jordan and Madina Okot early on?
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“Like we said, Jerk’s one of the best players in the country, and then she lives for this moment. I thought she just had a demeanor about her that, you know, she made some tough shots, but most important was playing on both ends. And then your question about Madina, what was that? Yeah, just presence. We had a great job in executing that’s something we worked on. We had a lot of pick and roll. Lot of pick and rolls. And then when Jerk, we sub Jerk. That’s where Destiny came in. And you saw some electric plays. You know, Jerk was really causing two on one drop passes. They changed their coverage. And then here comes Destiny, making some unbelievable pick and roll layups and getting downhill where, again, that’s a collective team effort. And we talked about this game that it was going to have to be multiple bodies.”
“They played several kids, 15, 16, I’m looking here at the box score. So we had to rotate, and we had to do it together as a team. And I thought we did that. But again, the 20 turnovers were the dagger, they scored off, they scored 23 points, y’all, off our turnovers. That’s game kid. Yes, there’s not much else to say. I thought the free throws wasn’t that big of a deal. The rebounding was phenomenal. But yeah, you can’t give the number two team in the country 23 points off turnovers.
What was your message to the team after the game before Oklahoma?
“I mean Destiny especially, and the rest of my young women, they came here for this, right? You got to just continue to focus on improving. And I mentioned it earlier, if you can focus on self improvement, all right, just like her, she’s done an unbelievable job for me this year. She’s continued to get better. You know, if each one of my individual players can have that mindset, that our team will get better, and when your team gets better in the SEC, then you’re ready for March Madness and you’re ready for deep runs. So that’s where I’m trying to help them understand. Just focus on the next game. Everybody talks about, you know, how we got five out of six out the gate. Who cares? The most important game is the next one. And so that’s the message to my team.”
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
06-14-22-23-29
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 3-3-4, FB: 7
Evening: 9-7-3, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 0-2-5-1, FB: 7
Evening: 7-1-0-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Mississippi
Eight tornadoes confirmed in Louisiana and Mississippi from Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The National Weather Service has confirmed eight tornadoes touched down across Louisiana and Mississippi on June 18th, 2026, with damage surveys revealing significant impacts to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
The survey work continues on several areas, including Eden Isle, where meteorologists are analyzing whether additional weak tornadoes occurred within widespread wind damage.
The NWS has asked for patience as crews complete their analysis, with the next update expected Monday, June 22.
A busy morning of severe weather
The tornado activity began early Thursday morning around 2:49 a.m. and continued through the morning hours, with the last confirmed tornado occurring around 8:12 a.m.
The storms primarily impacted the greater New Orleans area, including parts of Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, and St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana, as well as Hancock and Harrison counties in Mississippi.
The damage: eight confirmed tornadoes
Houma area hit hardest
Four of the eight confirmed tornadoes touched down in the Houma area, with a fourth nearby.
The most significant damage in Houma came from an EF-1 tornado that tracked through the city around 3:47 a.m., producing winds up to 95 mph.
This tornado damaged the Lynn Park Shopping Center, where nearly every window was damaged, and interior walls partially collapsed. Four homes sustained partial to significant roof loss, and one home had an exterior wall collapse.
Another EF-1 tornado in the same area tossed a truck 30 feet and caused significant damage. Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted, with several homes sustaining partial roof loss, and at least one carport collapsed.
An EF-1 tornado causes significant roof damage to two homes on Crozier Drive, and at least one exterior wall collapsed on each.
An EF-0 tornado also impacted the McCord area of Houma, damaging trees, several homes, and electrical poles.
Long-track tornado from St. Tammany Parish to Mississippi
The most significant tornado of the day was an EF-1 that traveled 12.42 miles from Treasure Isle in St. Tammany Parish to rural Hancock County, Mississippi. With maximum winds of 105 mph and a width of up to 300 yards, this tornado caused extensive damage across its path.
The tornado flipped a large boat near Treasure Isle and progressed northeast, removing shingles from homes and snapping trees along Bluegill Drive.
As it moved into Avery Estates, the tornado grew in size and strengthened, uprooting numerous trees along U.S. Highway 190 and damaging several outbuildings. A manufactured home had most of its roof removed and was shifted significantly off its foundation.
The tornado maintained strength as it moved over the Pearl River Basin before weakening as it approached Hancock County, where ground survey teams documented widespread tree damage on rural roads.
Additional tornadoes
An EF-1 tornado tracked 7.26 miles from Bridge City through New Orleans to the University of New Orleans area around 5:43 a.m., producing winds up to 95 mph. Damage was primarily tree damage and minor building damage across the city.
A brief EF-1 tornado touched down north of Highway 90 in Avondale, injuring two people. The tornado tracked northeast with home damage and snapped tree branches. One home sustained damage when another mobile home rolled into it. The wind speeds were estimated to be 90 mph.
An EF-1 tornado also tracked across Hancock and Harrison counties in Mississippi, with widespread tree damage, including several large trees uprooted and snapped. Minor damage occurred to several properties along the 6.38-mile path.
No Fatalities Reported
Despite the significant damage from eight tornadoes, no fatalities were reported. However, two injuries were reported in the Avondale area.
All information in this report is preliminary and subject to change pending final review and publication in NWS Storm Data.
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Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 19 drawing
07-10-13-22-31
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 1-4-2, FB: 5
Evening: 5-5-4, FB: 9
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 2-3-2-8, FB: 5
Evening: 9-2-8-4, FB: 9
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 05
Evening: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Story continues below gallery.
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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