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5 Bold Predictions For Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracket: South Carolina, Baylor Upsets
The 2025 NCAA Women’s NCAA tournament is set to be one of the best in recent memory due to the parity amongst all teams in the bracket. Teams like the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins and South Carolina Gamecocks all have a fair shot of winning a title this season.
Here are five bold predictions for the 2025 Women’s NCAA tournament.
Despite landing one of the No. 1 seeds in the Spokane regional, the Trojans have one of the toughest paths to a Final Four appearance due to the fact UConn and Paige Bueckers stand in their way. USC defeated UConn earlier in the regular season in a 72-70 win over the Huskies on the road.
The Trojans have only gotten better since, defeating UCLA twice in the regular season and made a run to the Big Ten tournament title game before the Bruins got their revenge.
The Fairfield Stags were one of the best stories in college basketball last season, finishing with a 31-2 record. This season, the Stags are amongst the best mid-major teams in the country and earned a 12-seed with a 28-4 record.
The Stags will have to get by a 5-seed in Kansas State in their first-round game, but have a good shot of knocking off the No. 4 team in the Big 12. If they advance, they will have to take on either 4-seed Kentucky or 13-seed Liberty, two games that will could swing in the Stags’ favor.
Iowa State opens up the tournament on Wednesday with a First Four matchup vs. 11-seed Princeton. The Cyclones are as talented as any team in the country and when their star center Audi Crooks gets hot, watch out.
Last year’s tournament is where Crooks and the Cyclones broke out and it won’t be any easier this year as they will have to take down 6-seed Michigan in the first round game and potentially 3-seed Notre Dame in the second round, but this could be the year where they make another breakout run
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Last year, the mid-major darling of college basketball was the Stags with their 30-win season. This season Grand Canyon comes in as a 13-seed with a 32-2 record coming out of the Western Athletic Conference. The Lopes are coached by Molly Miller, who is considered a true rising star in the profession.
GCU hasn’t lost a game since Nov. 18. Coming into their fir are riding a 30-game winning streak. Baylor had a really good season, finishing second in the Big 12, but the Lopes are too hot not to take in this game.
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South Carolina is synonymous with success in college basketball. However, this is the season where the Texas Longhorns finally break through and make it to the championship game since 1986, where the Longhorns won it all.
Texas finished atop of arguably the most competitive conference in the country, the Big 12, and will undoubtedly need to bring their best to defeat Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A ceremonial bill signing was held We Wednesday for a new law that enhances penalties for harming police animals in South Carolina.
H.3034 – also known as Fargo’s, Hyco’s, Rico’s, Coba’s, Wick’s, Mikka’s, and Bumi’s Law – was passed and ratified by state lawmakers in May.
The bill is named after seven police K-9’s lost in recent years acros South Carolina.
Gov. Henry McMaster later signed the bill into law, with it going into effect on May 15.
The law makes killing or severely injuring a police animal, such as a K-9 or horse, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
It also states that anyone convicted of that crime must pay back the full cost of the animal – including buying a new one, training and any veterinarian bills. The law also makes it a crime to fire at a police vehicle if an animal is inside.
Police are also required by law to keep detailed records when a K-9 bites or causes injury.
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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 South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 2 drawing
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 8-7-6, FB: 6
Evening: 3-8-3, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 2-8-6-6, FB: 6
Evening: 7-1-4-4, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 2 drawing
01-04-05-07-34
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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South Carolina store owner found not guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Black teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Chikei Rick Chow has been found not guilty by a South Carolina jury on murder charges in the shooting death of a Black 14-year-old in Columbia.
Chow was charged in the May 28, 2023, shooting death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton outside Chow’s Shell gas station on Parklane Road.
Carmack-Belton ran from the store while being chased by Chow and his son, according to prosecutors.
Authorities said the pair pursued the teen after accusing him of stealing four bottles of water from the store.
Chow shot Carmack-Belton once in the back after his son claimed the teen had a gun. He was arrested the following day.
In November 2025, a judge denied Rick Chow immunity under South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law and also denied bond, ruling the 60-year-old store owner was a danger to the community and a flight risk.
The ruling came after prosecutors presented surveillance video and photos in court showing Carmack-Belton running from the store. Authorities said the allegation of theft was not supported by surveillance video.
Chow has served three years in prison.
The unanimous decision came Monday evening after eight hours of deliberation.
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