Maryland
The ‘Caitlin Clark Effect’ comes to College Park for Maryland women’s basketball vs. No. 3 Iowa
EVANSTON, Ill. — Maryland women’s basketball last sold out Xfinity Center in December 2016. On Saturday, the Terps are again expected to host a capacity crowd of 17,950 — but under very different circumstances.
The last sellout crowd saw fourth-ranked Maryland lose a nailbiter to top-ranked UConn in a battle of unbeaten teams. This time, the Terps won’t have a number next to their name — they sit at 12-9 overall, 4-6 in Big Ten play and are tied for eighth in the conference standings. But the environment will be no less electric because Maryland’s opponent, No. 3 Iowa (20-2, 9-1), is the biggest show in women’s basketball — if not all of college sports — thanks to star Caitlin Clark.
“[Clark is] a transcendent talent,” said Chuck Douglas, a Maryland alum and former NBA executive with the Washington Wizards. “She’s bigger than the game, and you can count on one hand how many players, men or women, that you could ever say that about.”
The greatness of Caitlin Clark
Clark, a senior guard, is leading the country in scoring at 32 points per game. Southern California’s JuJu Watkins, in second place, averages 25.8. The difference between Clark and Watkins (6.2) is the same as the difference between Watkins and the 28th highest scoring player on the list, LSU’s Angel Reese (19.6).
Clark just passed Kelsey Mitchell for the second-most career points in NCAA women’s basketball history, and she is on track to become the all-time leader in four games.
The Iowa star isn’t putting the ball in the hoop like other top scorers, though. Clark has taken 275 3-point shots this season, 88 more than second-place Dyaisha Fair of Syracuse — and many of those attempts have come from far behind the roughly 22-foot 3-point line.
“You have to guard her when she comes over half court,” Northwestern coach Joe McKeown said.
Clark has changed the dimensions of the court with her long-range shooting and her dynamic passing, which has her leading the nation in assists at 7.6 per game.
“Caitlin Clark is playing ‘Guitar Hero’ on level expert, and everyone else is playing it on level easy,” said Meghan McKeown, a Big Ten women’s basketball color commentator. “That’s how I would describe her passing.”
Her well-rounded offensive skill set forces opposing defenses into the ultimate lose-lose scenario; guard her too tightly and she’ll find her teammates. Play off of her, and she’ll score at will.
“You have to try something against her,” said Debbie Antonelli, a national women’s basketball analyst. “And I don’t think any of these strategies work against her, because she’s that good.”
The ‘Caitlin Clark Effect’
The expected sellout at Xfinity Center is nothing new. All seven of the Hawkeyes’ true road games have sold out, with opposing arenas seeing an average increase in attendance of over 150%.
“The women’s game is as popular as it’s ever been,” Douglas said. “[Clark is] part of the reason for that.”
Iowa’s game at Northwestern on Wednesday was perhaps the most striking example yet, as the Wildcats averaged a Big Ten-worst 1,671 fans per home game before the Iowa matchup. A crowd of 7,039 greeted Clark’s arrival, the vast majority of whom were decked out in Hawkeye gear.
At Northwestern, fans even bought season tickets for the sole purpose of attending the Iowa game — and it turned into a fantastic financial decision. Patience Vanderbush and Rosalie Dominik, Northwestern women’s basketball alums, bought two season tickets in a reserved section for $99 each. For the Iowa game, those seats were selling for a minimum of $600.
The Iowa-Maryland game will see a similar story. The cheapest tickets for the Terps’ four remaining home games outside of Iowa cost an average of $4. For the Iowa game, the cheapest tickets are $95, and some lower bowl tickets are selling for over $1,500.
Clark in College Park
But for all of Clark’s accomplishments, Saturday’s game presents one hurdle she hasn’t overcome: winning at Xfinity Center, where she is 0-2. Iowa hasn’t beaten Maryland in College Park since the Terps joined the Big Ten.
Maryland took down Iowa in Clark’s freshman year en route to their sixth Big Ten regular-season title in seven years. The Hawkeyes returned in February 2023, and the Terps again ran them out of the gym with a 96-68 shellacking, holding Clark to 5-for-13 shooting.
After that game, Iowa coach Lisa Bluder called the 9,065 fans “one of the smaller crowds that we’ve went against” and said they were not a factor in her team’s performance. Bluder’s comments stoked the fire of the rivalry between the perennial Big Ten powerhouses.
“They’ll probably heckle the crap out of [Clark] every time she touches the ball,” said Austin Boroshok, who runs “TerpTalk,” a popular Maryland women’s basketball fan account on X, formerly Twitter.
The Terps have lost six of nine games entering Saturday’s contest, but even those struggles can’t suck the life out of what has perhaps become the Big Ten’s best rivalry, as the two schools have combined to win the past five Big Ten Tournaments.
“I’m expecting it to be a pretty raucous crowd,” Boroshok said. “I don’t think it’s a secret that there’s not a lot of love lost between these two programs.”
Robbie Hodin and King Jemison are graduate students at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
No. 3 Iowa at Maryland
Saturday, 8 p.m.
TV: Fox
Maryland
Governor Moore Announces Awardees for $1.23 Million Investment to Help Maryland Workers Thrive in a Changing Economy
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Moore today announced the awardees for the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program, a $1.23M investment that will help Marylanders build skills for careers in high-growth industries increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. The awards, which will support nearly 600 individuals, will go to organizations across Maryland that are expanding workforce training opportunities in the state’s critical lighthouse industries, including life sciences, technology, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.
“We are setting up Maryland to lead the nation in this rapidly changing economy, and leaving no one behind in the process,” said Gov. Moore. “By investing in lighthouse industries we are empowering and strengthening our workforce to build the necessary skills for jobs of the future shaped by emerging technologies. This program will ensure that pathways to work, wages, and wealth continue to grow across our state.”
Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program earlier this year. Funded through the Talent Innovation Fund, this program is part of a $4 million investment that gives Marylanders experience in rapidly-growing sectors increasingly shaped by emerging technologies. This investment funds hands-on learning for workers, supports the state’s long‑term economic competitiveness, expands the talent pipeline for Maryland employers, and positions the state as a destination for companies looking to grow and innovate.
“Maryland is uniquely poised to lead the AI economy because we have a highly-skilled workforce and innovative companies,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “Helping more workers to develop leading-edge technology skills will prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow and help shape the future of these industries right here in Maryland.”
Through industry-driven partnerships, this program will help Maryland workers gain in-demand technical and transferable skills and ensure Maryland employers have the talent they need to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.
Awardees and focus areas include:
- BioBuzz Networks, Inc.: Life Sciences (Statewide)
- Davis Unlimited Information Technologies, Inc.: Cybersecurity (Capital Region, Central Maryland)
- HUBZone Council, Inc.: Quantum/AI (Capital Region, Central Maryland, Western Maryland)
- Maryland MEP, Inc.: Manufacturing (Statewide)
- Technology Advancement Center, Inc.: Cybersecurity (Statewide)
- Technology Growth Initiative Inc. dba Fearless Institute: Cybersecurity (Statewide)
- University of Maryland, College Park: Aerospace and Defense (Southern Maryland)
“Maryland MEP is excited and honored to be a part of the lighthouse upskilling program,” said Mike Kelleher, CEO of Maryland MEP, one of the awardees. “This funding will enable manufacturers and manufacturing workers throughout Maryland to receive training in the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and the application of these skills in the manufacturing environment to compete at the global level.”
The Maryland Department of Labor developed this program in consultation with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board—the governor’s chief policy-making body for workforce development.
For more information, visit the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program webpage.
The Moore-Miller administration continues to directly invest in workforce development to prepare for and lead in the new AI economy, reinforcing the administration’s dedication to Maryland’s workforce. In February, Governor Moore announced the Lighthouse Industries and AI Internship program to expand training and experiential learning opportunities in life sciences, technology, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing for college seniors and recent graduates.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 7, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 7 drawing
02-31-35-36-63, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 7 drawing
Midday: 2-0-9
Evening: 9-5-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 7 drawing
Midday: 7-5-9-7
Evening: 5-6-2-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from July 7 drawing
Midday: 4-9-5-4-7
Evening: 3-4-2-6-7
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from July 7 drawing
9 a.m.: 06
1 p.m.: 11
6 p.m.: 09
11 p.m.: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from July 7 drawing
01-11-31-33-38, Bonus: 05
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 6, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 6 drawing
17-44-63-66-67, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 6 drawing
Midday: 6-9-7
Evening: 3-4-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 6 drawing
Midday: 6-9-1-7
Evening: 0-7-6-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from July 6 drawing
Midday: 2-1-8-2-1
Evening: 8-3-6-3-3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from July 6 drawing
9 a.m.: 08
1 p.m.: 04
6 p.m.: 02
11 p.m.: 09
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from July 6 drawing
04-11-16-26-31, Bonus: 20
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning MultiMatch numbers from July 6 drawing
10-11-15-17-31-34
Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 6 drawing
22-25-27-47-50, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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