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How a Dawn Staley tweet turned into road game vs Coppin State for South Carolina
Darrell Mosley was an assistant coach at Arizona State with no clue that a social media post from Dawn Staley would ultimately impact him two years later.
On Aug. 9, 2024, Staley used social media to schedule a home-and-home series, expressing a need for one more non-conference game for South Carolina women’s basketball’s 2024-25 schedule.
Three days later, she gave an update, writing “We gotta game yall. Paperwork is not complete but we are good for it! I love my HBCUs!”
According to records obtained by The Greenville News, the game contract for a home-and-home series with Coppin State was signed Aug. 24, 2024, agreeing to a home game in Columbia on Nov. 14, 2024 followed by a trip to Baltimore in the 2025-26 season.
But that was under former coach Jermaine Woods who is now the coach of Norfolk State women’s basketball.
Mosley was hired as Coppin State’s new head coach on April 14, 2025, inheriting the final game of the contract that features a rare January non-conference road game on Jan. 18 (noon ET, ESPN+).
In some ways, it’s a full circle moment for Mosley.
“I wouldn’t say we’re besties, but I definitely know coach Staley. We text from time to time,” Mosley told The Greenville News. “She’s been somebody that when I was a Division II head coach I reached out to, called a couple of times just for some advice in the business … she’s great people.”
Mosley spent 2015-21 at Lincoln University, and sought out Staley’s advice for when he was trying to navigate making the jump to the next level. Staley coached at Temple from 2000-08 which is Division I but she had a decision to make too when taking a big leap to coach at a program like South Carolina.
Even after Mosley adjusted, he remained in touch with Staley.
“I would text her, ‘hey great pick up on that recruit, happy birthday, happy holidays’ and she will always respond,” Mosley said. “Someone that busy, such a big name, she’s definitely always humble and open to responding, as we got closer that way I was like, let me just pick up the phone to try to get some advice from one of the top coaches in the country.”
How big matchups impact HBCUs
Beyond the cool moment that will be shaking hands with Staley before and after the game, South Carolina’s visit gives Coppin State more than just a Staley appearance.
“It’s a big revenue (draw) for HBCUs” Mosley said. “We’re not well funded so drawing ticket sales at the door. A regular game we have 200 people in the building, just (Staley) coming to play it’s going to probably be roughly 4,000 people. The university is able to capitalize on that revenue.”
It’s not just ticket sales but concessions and parking, all lucrative benefits in the era of NIL and revenue sharing where school’s can directly impact their programs with money drawn from games like this one.
“It’s great advertisement, good sense for recruits on our level that these are the type of teams we’re playing against,” Mosley said. “The biggest thing is what better weekend to do it than MLK weekend. It’s great competition but also giving back to the HBCUs.”
Staley is from Philadelphia so the proximity to Baltimore will bring some love from her devoted fan base in the northeast in addition to the crowd from Coppin State who doesn’t want to miss the three-time national champions trip to campus.
“I like to go on the road and I like to go into an environment like an HBCU,” Staley said on the radio Jan. 12. “It can give our players a different experience of playing in their arena, they’re going to pack their gym I’m sure … it’s a cool environment, cool to have us come up there.”
Staley said she hopes she’s asked to talk to donors to inspire financial support to the women’s basketball team.
“It’s usually (smaller conference teams) having to come to us, why not return the favor, it’s for the greater good of the game,” Staley said. “When I was at Temple, not all the top teams would play us so I try to grow the game in ways most people don’t grow it.”
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football transfer running back Sam Williams-Dixon has been suspended from the program after he was arrested June 13.
Williams-Dixon is facing multiple charges, according to Richland County judicial records.
He is facing three charges of breaking into a motor vehicle, three charges of criminal conspiracy and one charge of grand larceny between $2,000-$10,000.
As of 1:30 p.m. ET on June 14, the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center web site listed him as being detained.
Williams-Dixon is listed as Sam Dixon on South Carolina’s roster. He is a redshirt sophomore who came to the Gamecocks in January after starting his career at Ohio State. He’s from Pickerington, Ohio. In two seasons he has 10 career carries for 62 yards.
“We are aware of the situation and per athletic department policy, he is suspended indefinitely,” a said South Carolina athletic department spokesman said in a statement.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
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 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 13 drawing
03-13-44-50-53, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 13 drawing
Midday: 9-0-9, FB: 9
Evening: 9-3-6, FB: 8
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 13 drawing
Midday: 5-0-1-3, FB: 9
Evening: 9-4-9-1, FB: 8
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 13 drawing
Midday: 05
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 13 drawing
02-04-10-20-25
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 13 drawing
24-55-56-57-67, Powerball: 15
Check Powerball Double Play 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
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.
Police say they responded to reports of gunfire at Haywood Mall and located two victims who have been transported to the hospital.
South Carolina police said two people were shot in a Greenville mall on June 13.
Greenville police responded to reports of gunfire at Haywood Mall and located two victims who have been transported to the hospital, according to police Sgt. Johnathan Bragg. Several people were detained.
Police and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office cleared the mall. No other shots have been fired since officers arrived on the scene.
A year ago, Haywood Mall released a statement saying it would be stepping up security following several reports of fighting at the mall.
“The safety and security of our shoppers, retailers, and employees is our highest priority,” according to the June 2025 statement from the mall to the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network.
Authorities also stepped up security in and around the retail center, including increasing the police presence, the statement said.
Contributing: Terry Benjamin II, Greenville News
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