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Why Missouri basketball has an opportunity vs. Vanderbilt: Prediction, scouting report
For Missouri basketball, Wednesday night was a perfect opportunity to pick up its first SEC victory. However, the Tigers failed to capitalize against a short-handed Arkansas team. Now in search of SEC win No. 1, Missouri will travel to face Vanderbilt on Saturday.
The self-inflicted wounds plagued the Tigers in its previous matchup. Missouri (8-13, 0-8) tied a season-high of 18 turnovers, marking the third straight contest where it tallied double-digit numbers in that statistic.
“You can’t have 18 turnovers at home and expect to win the ballgame or be in it,” coach Dennis Gates said.
Missouri’s 91 points allowed Wednesday was the fifth time this season it allowed 90-plus to an opponent. Arkansas got 56 points came in the paint, something Gates also said was a result of the Tigers’ carelessness of the basketball.
“Those points in the paint came from our turnovers,” Gates said. “They were able to extend those turnovers into 25 total points, so it wasn’t them shooting threes on the break, they were getting in the paint off those fast breaks and obviously executing off our turnovers.”
The Tigers next opponent, Vanderbilt (5-15, 0-7) , isn’t a team that excels in getting steals. Neither was Arkansas, meaning that no matter the opponent, the Tigers are going to have to play clean and efficient basketball. Vanderbilt sits at the bottom of the conference with Missouri, and is also aiming to get its first league victory at home.
Ahead of Saturday’s matchup (2:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network), here’s a look at the Commodores and how they stack up with the Tigers.
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Vanderbilt’s projected starting lineup vs. Missouri basketball
Guard Ezra Manjon (Graduate): 5-foot-11, 170 pounds. Averages: 14.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.2 blocks, 2.1 turnovers.
Guard Evan Taylor (Graduate): 6-foot-6, 200 pounds. Averages: 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.3 blocks, 0.6 turnovers.
Guard Jordan Williams (Sophomore): 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. Averages: 1.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.2 blocks, 0.5 turnovers.
Guard Tyrin Lawrence (Senior): 6-foot-4, 190 pounds. Averages: 14.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.4 blocks, 2.3 turnovers.
Forward Ven-Allen Lubin (Sophomore): 6-foot-8, 226 pounds. Averages: 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals, 1.1 blocks, 1.0 turnovers.
Vanderbilt’s rotation
The Commodores don’t have the offensive firepower off the bench that the Tigers have seen in their previous conference games. Freshman guard Jason Rivera-Torres has been the frequent sixth man for the Commodores. Averaging 18.1 minutes per game, Rivera-Torres has tallied 8.2 points per contest. Paul Lewis and Tasos Kamateros both average 16-plus minutes off the bench but each score under five points per game.
How Missouri stacks up with Vaderbilt in scoring, defense and tempo.
KenPom.com tracks adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency, which are points scored and allowed per possession. In terms of KenPom’s overall rankings, the Tigers are 116th while the Commodores sit at 193rd.
Adjusted offensive efficiency:
Missouri: 110.0 (105th nationally)
Vanderbilt: 103.1 (234th)
Adjusted defensive efficiency:
Missouri: 104.9 (145th nationally)
Vanderbilt: 105.8 (166th)
Tempo
Missouri: 67.1 (227th nationally)
Vanderbilt: 66.1 (275th)
Score Prediction
Missouri 74, Vanderbilt 71: There is no easy game in the SEC and Missouri will need to find a remedy against its inconsistencies and self-inflicting wounds. But the Tigers are a better team on paper and that SEC victory will arrive Saturday.
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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for May 8, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 4-6-2
Midday Wild: 6
Evening: 1-3-0
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 8 drawing
Midday: 1-1-1-9
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 8-8-9-9
Evening Wild: 8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 8 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 11
Matinee: 15
Prime Time: 07
Night Owl: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 8 drawing
02-18-20-23-36
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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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Judge denies Missouri attorney general’s bid to halt 7-OH kratom sales by American Shaman
A Jackson County judge on Friday denied Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s attempt to immediately stop Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies from selling kratom products.
The motion for a temporary restraining order, which was filed alongside the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, took particular aim at the more potent 7-OH products, which Hanaway argues are “hazardous opioids” banned by state and federal law.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie’s ruling Friday stated there are “competing affidavits” from experts on both sides of the argument, following a hearing on the motion earlier this week.
“The court cannot find, based on the oral argument of the parties, the respective competing affidavits presented and the pleadings, whether the plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits at this juncture in the proceedings in order for the court to grant relief in the form of a temporary restraining order,” McKenzie’s order states.
Hanaway’s argument was backed by sworn statements from an undercover narcotics officer with the highway patrol who said 7-OH is being used to cut fentanyl and a woman whose brother died from a kratom overdose. Her office also submitted a FDA report that points to 7-OH as “a potent opioid that poses an emerging public health threat” and state health data showing synthetic 7-OH was involved in at least 197 Missouri deaths.
American Shaman submitted statements of its own from five toxicology and addiction experts, who largely said there wasn’t enough evidence to show that 7-OH and kratom posed a public health risk. One who researched narcotics said she had never heard of 7-OH being used to cut fentanyl.
Company owner Vince Sanders’ statement detailed how he came up with the idea to create 7-OH products, which now has an “enormous” demand particularly among people who need pain management.
Sanders could not be reached for comment about the ruling Friday.
McKenzie denied a temporary restraining order “without prejudice,” meaning that he would like to see more evidence.
“It is because of this finding that the court determines it necessary to hold an additional hearing,” he wrote, “where it can consider the parties respective positions with the potential of testimonial evidence and other properly introduced evidence, all as more fully developed by the parties, in order to further analyze these issues.”
The judge will consider “other injunctive relief sought in the pleadings at a future hearing to consider the issues,” the order states.
Hanaway filed a similar lawsuit Thursday against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel.
The group received a warning letter from the FDA for producing 7-OH products last year similar to one received by Shaman Botanicals.
“This is another step in our ongoing crackdown on kratom manufacturers who flout the law and try to justify endangering Missourians in the name of profit,” Hanaway said in a press release Thursday. “Our mission is to safeguard Missourians from unregulated and addictive substances, and we will continue to pursue every legal tool available to protect public health and safety.”
This story was originally published by the Missouri Independent.
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Missouri Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 winning numbers for May 7, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 7, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 7 drawing
Midday: 7-3-5
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 4-7-4
Evening Wild: 3
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 7 drawing
Midday: 7-0-4-4
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 4-3-4-7
Evening Wild: 4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 7 drawing
Early Bird: 14
Morning: 13
Matinee: 01
Prime Time: 03
Night Owl: 11
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 7 drawing
01-08-24-28-34
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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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