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Women’s Hoops Takes on Missouri on Thursday – University of Oklahoma
The Sooners (14-3, 2-2 SEC) and Tigers meet for the 60th time overall but the first as SEC foes.
Tip is set for 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ with Chad McKee and Whitney Hand Jones calling the action, and the game will air on 107.7 FM The Franchise with Brian Brinkley and Kevin Henry on the call.
The Sooners enter Sunday’s contest ranked 12th in the latest NET ranking, and has not lost a conference home game against an unranked opponent in nearly three years.
FAN INFO
Thursday’s contest is one of Oklahoma’s $2 concession nights and fans can enjoy $2 soda, popcorn and select beer.
Give the gift of Sooner sports this holiday season and save big on tickets to every athletic event in January! Plus, score savings on SEC Baseball Opening Weekend, the Sooners’ football season opener next August, and more. Holiday ticket packages are on sale now.
Single-game tickets are also available
Season ticket holders can pick up their free Watch More OU Women’s Basketball shirts on the south concourse before the game.
Doors to the arena open one hour before tip for the general public, and the Lloyd Noble Center’s clear-bag policy is in effect.
THE STARTING FIVE
- The Sooners dominate in the paint, averaging 44.0 paint points per game (PPPG), the third most in the nation, while holding opponents to just 22.9 PPPG. They shoot 57.1% on 2-point attempts, sixth nationally and second in the SEC. Leading the charge is All-American center Raegan Beers, who scores 12.1 of her 17.3 points per game inside the paint. OU’s paint dominance is further fueled by 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (17th NCAA), generating 15.2 second-chance points per contest (10th NCAA).
- OU is excelling on both ends of the court, standing as one of just six teams nationally to rank in the top 20 in scoring offense (88.5 PPG, 4th), shooting percentage (47.9%, 15th), opponent shooting percentage (35.5%, 17th), and rebounding margin (+15.9, 3rd). Notably, four of the last five NCAA champions were ranked in the top 20 of each category when they lifted the trophy.
- In the latest ESPN bracketology on Jan. 14, Oklahoma was tabbed as a No. 4 seed, which would provide hosting duties in the tournament for the second time of the Baranczyk era (2022). Of Oklahoma’s 29 regular season opponents, 14 are in the latest bracket on ESPN, including four from its non-conference slate (UNLV [W], Duke [L], Louisville [W] and Michigan [W]).
- If the Sooners score 70 points on Thursday, they’ll tie a program record for consecutive games of 70+ points, matching the mark set by Baranczyk’s teams over the first 18 games of her Oklahoma tenure.
- The Sooners head into Thursday’s game ranked No. 12 in the latest NET rankings and No. 13 in the AP poll. Oklahoma has appeared in every AP poll this season, beginning the year at No. 10 and climbing as high as No. 8. The team is currently riding a streak of 19 consecutive weeks in the AP poll – the fourth-longest streak in program history and the longest since a 40-week run from 2015 to 2017.
LAST TIME OUT
Raegan Beers scored 16 points and added six rebounds, and No. 10 Oklahoma rolled past Texas A&M 77-62 on Sunday. The Sooners (14-3, 2-2 SEC) bounced back from a loss to Mississippi State on Thursday to claim their first home SEC win in their first season in the conference.
SERIES HISTORY
Thursday features a renewed rivalry as former Big 12 foes Oklahoma and Missouri meet for the 60th time. The Sooners hold a narrow edge in the all-time series, leading 30-29. OU has dominated in Norman with a 16-9 record, while Missouri has the advantage in Columbia at 14-10 and at neutral sites, leading 6-4.
Oklahoma enters the matchup on a six-game winning streak in the series. The Sooners’ last win came on March 8, 2012, with a 70-59 victory in Kansas City, Missouri’s last game in the Big 12.
UP NEXT
The Sooners head to Columbia to take on No. 2 South Carolina on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET). The game will air nationally on ESPN with Courtney Lyle and Carolyn Peck on the call.
The contest is Oklahoma’s sixth top-25 matchup of the season. The Gamecocks are the defending national champions and have won 67 straight games at Colonial Life Arena and 51 straight regular season SEC games.
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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 3, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing
07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 5-8-9
Midday Wild: 8
Evening: 8-8-2
Evening Wild: 7
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 0-3-5-7
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 0-9-9-5
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 3 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 15
Matinee: 09
Prime Time: 14
Night Owl: 14
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 3 drawing
04-07-09-17-21
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Missouri auditor to probe St. Louis arts funder after whistleblower complaint
Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched a review of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis’ finances.
The audit is in response to complaints from a whistleblower who alerted the office to possible misuse of funds, Fitzpatrick said Tuesday. The auditor’s office then reviewed documents provided by RAC during an initial investigation before launching a full audit.
“We have verified the veracity of the whistleblower complaint, and have seen with our own eyes at this point records that give us enough concern that we want to proceed with an audit,” Fitzpatrick said.
The auditor’s report could be released late this year or in early 2027, he added. It would then be up to state and local authorities to follow up on any potential misconduct.
In an unsigned statement, RAC said it receives an annual audit from a firm selected by the offices of the St. Louis mayor and St. Louis County executive and that it shares the results publicly. “[We] are confident the findings from the state will mirror the success we have come to expect at the local level,” the statement says.
“We welcome the opportunity to provide documentation and context regarding our financial practices and grantmaking processes. As always, RAC will continue to focus on serving the St. Louis region’s arts and cultural community and maintaining the public’s trust,” the statement adds.
Potential issues identified in the state auditor’s initial investigation include the possibilities that RAC’s administrative expenses exceed what is allowed by statute, that leaders issued bonuses disallowed by the state constitution and that large grants were issued with no follow-up to ensure the money was used properly.
Fitzpatrick said his actions are not related to the commission’s choice of grant recipients.
Changes to the grant process
RAC distributes annual grants to arts organizations in St. Louis and St. Louis County. It is funded by a tax on hotel and motel stays. The commission distributed $3.7 million last year.
The organization suspended grant applications for fiscal 2026 due to “continuing financial volatility” and a new five-year plan, according to a note on its website. It will use applications received in 2025 as a guide for its 2026 grants.
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
“This pause allows RAC to support eligible and high-scoring 2025 grantees and applicants while navigating financial challenges and planning for a stronger, more sustainable grant program in the future,” the note says.
RAC publishes a list of its annual grants online.
Vanessa Cooksey became president and CEO of the organization in 2020 after it spent a year without a permanent leader. Previous chief Felicia Shaw had stepped down in November 2019. Neither Shaw nor RAC provided a public explanation for Shaw’s departure.
Some smaller organizations had complained that during Shaw’s tenure they stopped receiving annual grants.
The Regional Arts Commission had a $13.4 million budget in 2024, according to tax documents. Cooksey received a $196,253 salary and $28,652 in additional compensation.
Continuing a process begun by Shaw, Cooksey oversaw changes to grant applications that she said were meant to simplify the process – including removing a longstanding split between its funding mechanisms for large and small organizations.
A key arts funder after the coronavirus pandemic
In November 2022, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to direct $10.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to RAC. A measure that would have allocated another $1.6 million failed to pass the St. Louis County Council, so RAC was statutorily required to distribute ARPA funds only to groups based in St. Louis.
RAC has distributed $9.5 million of the ARPA money so far, funding 195 individual artists and 75 organizations.
Arts leaders said in 2022 that the sector supports more than 19,000 jobs and generates nearly $600 million a year – more than all local sports franchises combined.
The federal money was a boon to St. Louis artists and arts organizations following a steep decrease in funding at the height of the coronavirus pandemic due to decreased tourism in the region.
Tax revenues earmarked for RAC decreased from $9.5 million in fiscal 2019 to $2.8 million the next year. Tax revenue directed to RAC have increased but still lag behind the pre-pandemic total. The commission reported $7.5 million in tax revenue received in fiscal 2024.
RAC presented a new five-year plan with much fanfare in March 2020 but had little initial opportunity to implement it. Not long after, St. Louis officials put limits on public gatherings to tamp down spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Commission officials released a new five-year strategic roadmap in December 2025.
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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 2, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from March 2 drawing
02-17-18-38-62, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 2 drawing
Midday: 3-3-4
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 4-8-9
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 2 drawing
Midday: 6-4-2-2
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 2-8-2-4
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 2 drawing
Early Bird: 08
Morning: 12
Matinee: 05
Prime Time: 04
Night Owl: 02
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 2 drawing
13-17-18-23-28
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from March 2 drawing
21-28-58-65-67, Powerball: 25
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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