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Kentucky leaned on defense during early offensive struggles against Missouri
Kentucky ended the regular season on Saturday with a 91-83 win on the road against the #15 Missouri Tigers. At first, it wasn’t going as planned. Missouri’s defensive pressure seemed to have Kentucky really out of rhythm on offense, where the Tigers went up 11-4 with just under 12 minutes left in the first half. Then, the Wildcats were able to stay with the Tigers, as they took advantage of a Missouri scoring drought that lasted over two minutes, where an 11-0 run helped give the offense the spark it needed.
During that time when the offense was struggling, it was the defense that kept the Wildcats from being out of the game early. The 11-0 run, thanks to a scoring drought from Missouri, was the turning point that gave Kentucky’s offense a boost that ultimately helped them for much of the game. Mark Pope says Kentucky used their defense early to ‘stay afloat’ with the struggles their offense was having.
“They had us really uncomfortable on the offensive end to start the game. I was really proud of our guys because we talked about in the timeouts like, ‘Hey, it’s ok because our defense is going to keep us afloat.’ For us in that run to just be able to trust our defense, trust that we know we don’t feel great on the other side of the ball, but we will eventually get there, for these guys to step up and make tough, physical plays on the defensive end and kind of keep us alive was incredibly encouraging.”
– Pope on the early stretch of the game.
That decision ultimately proved to be right, as Kentucky’s offense really got hot after that early stretch, shooting 11-20 from three on the night. led by Koby Brea who went 3-5 from deep. On the defensive end, Kentucky had 20 points off of 10 Missouri turnovers, including 7 steals. Along with his team-high 22 points, Otega Oweh had 3 steals, coming up big on the defensive end. Another highlight from the stat sheet was Andrew Carr’s double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. They were catalysts in Kentucky’s efforts.
Kentucky using their defense early to lean on, given their tremendous improvements there over the last couple of weeks certainly bodes well for the postseason. It’s good to know when the offense isn’t clicking, the Wildcats can lean on the other side of the ball.
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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for April 18, 2026
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.
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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for April 17, 2026
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
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 3-9-4-2
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 7-3-7-7
Evening Wild: 7
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
Early Bird: 07
Morning: 06
Matinee: 08
Prime Time: 05
Night Owl: 07
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 17 drawing
04-06-25-37-39
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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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