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Deadspin | Oklahoma needs a turnaround as it battles No. 15 Missouri
No. 15 Missouri travels to Oklahoma for its final Southeastern Conference road game of the season on Wednesday in Norman, Okla.
The Tigers (21-8, 10-6 SEC) are one of the great redemption stories in college basketball. One year after Missouri posted an 0-18 SEC regular-season record, its first winless conference mark since 1908, Tigers coach Dennis Gates has his team on the verge of a return to the NCAA Tournament.
Missouri lost 97-93 in overtime at Vanderbilt on Saturday behind 28 points from leading scorer Caleb Grill (14.3 points). Mark Mitchell (13.9 points) added 20 points for the Tigers. It was the third straight time Vanderbilt beat a ranked opponent, and Gates said it illustrates the challenge of playing in the SEC.
“When you look at the depth of our conference, you look at the coaches, the coaching styles, you look at our nonconference record, I just hope we get 14 teams into the NCAAs,” Gates said. “Because their conference record is not indicative of who they are as a team.”
If the NCAA selection committee sees things Gates’ way, it would be an all-time record for tournament berths for a conference. It would also please Oklahoma coach Porter Moser.
Oklahoma (17-12, 4-12) has lost two straight and seven of its last eight after it dropped an 87-84 decision at Ole Miss on Saturday. The Sooners carried a lead into the last minute but continued their trend of last-second losses. Oklahoma couldn’t close out the Rebels, who canned a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18.3 seconds left to pull out the win.
Last Wednesday, it was Kentucky that dashed the Sooners’ hopes when Otega Oweh flipped in a basket with 6.4 seconds left to beat Oklahoma 83-82.
Close calls have taken their toll on Moser, but he marveled at the resilience the Sooners have shown in picking themselves up off the mat after a series of tough losses. “We haven’t been able to get a defensive stop against an opponent’s top guards in these close games,” Moser said. “I’m heartbroken for our guys. I’m heartbroken because after the Kentucky game it was crushing. For them, the last two days to come back and prepare (for Ole Miss) and how tough they are. For us to fall behind by double figures a couple times and keep fighting back. I love this group, my heart breaks for them that we can’t find a way to close out and get the key stop we need.”
Despite its recent slump, Oklahoma sits squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble with eight of its SEC losses coming to ranked teams. Some experts project the Sooners as one of the last teams in, while others envision them as one of the first teams out.
That seems to make Oklahoma’s closing stretch against the Tigers and at Red River rival Texas on Saturday vital to the Sooners’ postseason hopes.
Jalon Moore leads Oklahoma in scoring and rebounding at 16.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Freshman point guard Jeremiah Fears adds 15.9 points and 4.1 assists.
Against Ole Miss, it was Dayton Forsythe, another freshman, that led the Sooners with a career-best 25 points. The local product racked up 23 points in the second half. “We had two freshman guards battling their tails off,” Moser said about Fears and Forsythe. “You don’t see that a lot in the SEC.”
–Field Level Media
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-8-2
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 3-8-5
Evening Wild: 1
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 0-1-6-1
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 4-7-6-9
Evening Wild: 5
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
Early Bird: 08
Morning: 01
Matinee: 05
Prime Time: 04
Night Owl: 05
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 18 drawing
07-10-21-27-33
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 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.
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.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 17 drawing
38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 08
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 4-8-6
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 8-8-2
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 3-9-4-2
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 7-3-7-7
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
Early Bird: 07
Morning: 06
Matinee: 08
Prime Time: 05
Night Owl: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 17 drawing
04-06-25-37-39
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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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