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South Carolina-Iowa women’s national championship basketball game broke betting records
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Women’s college basketball continues to make history and break its own records.
Sunday’s national championship game where South Carolina beat Iowa was the most bet women’s sporting event in BetMGM history, according to a representative for the company.
The game beat out the Hawkeyes’ Final Four game against Connecticut, which held the previous record, with 34 percent more bet slips at BetMGM. It also saw more betting action than all 13 NBA matchups that day, which featured the Houston Rockets against the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers against the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle for Western Conference playoff positioning.
The women’s NCAA Tournament national championship is the latest in a series of record-breaking games. Iowa’s Final Four game beat out the betting record set by their Elite Eight matchup against LSU, which was a rematch of last year’s national championship.
Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark is helping boost the numbers. Her prop bets at BetMGM received the most tickets in the women’s tournament and second most between both the men’s and women’s competitions. Only Purdue’s Zach Edey saw more betting action among prop bets.
The growth of women’s basketball wasn’t just limited to the NCAA Tournament. Regular season games this year saw 2.5 times more betting action than 2023.
The national championship game also made history for FanDuel. According to the sportsbook’s official account on X, formerly Twitter, Dawn Staley’s third championship was the most bet single event in women’s sports and the most bet game of any sport on Sunday. The matchup also saw 205 percent more bets than last year’s national title game.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville (0-0, 0-0 ACC) is set to tipoff the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season, and face South Carolina State (0-0, 0-0 OVC) on Monday, Nov. 3 at 9:00 p.m. EST at the KFC Yum! Center. Here’s how the Cardinals stack up against the Bulldogs:
*Mobile users can scroll left and right on the tables below*
|
SC State |
UofL |
|
|---|---|---|
|
AP/USAT |
NR/NR |
11th/10th |
|
SOS |
N/A |
N/A |
|
SOR |
N/A |
N/A |
|
NET |
N/A |
N/A |
|
RPI |
N/A |
N/A |
|
BPI |
TBD |
TBD |
|
KenPom |
322nd |
14th |
|
Torvik |
311th |
11th |
|
EvanMiya |
324th |
18th |
|
SC State |
UofL |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Points |
Drayton Jones (13.0)* |
Terrence Edwards Jr. (16.7)* |
|
Rebounds |
Drayton Jones (5.5)* |
J’Vonne Hadley (7.3) |
|
Assists |
Mitchell Taylor (2.5)* |
Chucky Hepburn (5.8)* |
|
Steals |
Omar Croskey (1.3)* |
Chucky Hepburn (2.4)* |
|
Blocks |
Drayton Jones (1.7)* |
Kasean Pryor (1.1) |
*non-returners
|
SC State |
UofL |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Points Per Game |
79.5 |
78.5 |
|
Field Goal % |
46.8 |
45.4 |
|
FGM/FGA Per Game |
27.3/58.4 |
27.1/59.7 |
|
Three Point % |
36.2 |
32.8 |
|
3PTM/3PTA Per Game |
7.1/19.6 |
9.4/28.5 |
|
Free Throw % |
70.9 |
74.6 |
|
FTM/FTA Per Game |
17.8/25.1 |
15.0/20.1 |
|
SC State |
UofL |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Rebounds Per Game |
35.3 |
37.3 |
|
Off. Reb. Per Game |
12.4 |
11.1 |
|
Def. Reb. Per Game |
22.9 |
26.2 |
|
Rebound Margin |
1.4 |
3.9 |
|
SC State |
UofL |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Opp. Points Per Game |
70.4 |
69.5 |
|
Opp. FG% |
44.1 |
42.9 |
|
Opp. 3PT% |
31.0 |
34.1 |
|
Steals Per Game |
9.5 |
6.4 |
|
Blocks Per Game |
3.5 |
2.9 |
|
Turnovers Forced Per Game |
16.6 |
12.8 |
|
SC State |
UofL |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Assists Per Game |
15.6 |
13.9 |
|
Turnovers Per Game |
14.2 |
11.3 |
|
Turnover Margin |
2.4 |
1.5 |
|
Assist/Turnover Ratio |
1.10 |
1.23 |
– ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 99.6 percent chance to win against South Carolina State.
– KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 99.7 percent chance to take down the Bulldogs, with a projected final score of 94-64 in favor of UofL. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +24.13 (14th overall), whereas South Carolina State has an adjusted efficiency margin of -12.73 (322nd overall).
– Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 99 percent chance to take down the Bulldogs, with a projected final score of 95-62 in favor of UofL. Louisville has a “Barthag” of .9278 (11th overall), whereas South Carolina State has a “Barthag” of .2331 (311st overall).
– Personal Prediction: Louisville 98, Morehead State 69.
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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 Nov. 1, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
02-26-43-44-62, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
Midday: 4-8-5, FB: 8
Evening: 8-1-0, FB: 4
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
Midday: 4-3-8-3, FB: 8
Evening: 4-5-1-1, FB: 4
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
Midday: 01
Evening: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
04-16-17-34-38
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
07-10-19-42-59, Powerball: 26
Check Powerball Double Play 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 vs. Ole Miss Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 10
The Ole Miss Rebels are fresh off a big 34-26 road win against Oklahoma and are now in the driver’s seat for a spot in this year’s College Football Playoff.
To keep their hopes alive, they can’t look past the 3-5 South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 10, who, despite having a disappointing season, are still a dangerous team. South Carolina gave Alabama a scare last week, but ultimately lost by a score of 29-22.
Let’s dive into the odds and my best bet for this Week 10 matchup.
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook
Spread
Moneyline
Total
Ole Miss has relied on its running back this season. He already has 165 yards on the season, racking up 696 yards and 12 touchdowns. The key to beating the Rebels is finding a way to slow him down. If the Gamecocks can stop the Ole Miss run game, they might be able to pull off the upset.
I’m not as high on Ole Miss as some other people are this season. The Rebels rank 28th in the country in adjusted EPA per play and 50th in success rate. The combination of that, along with their strong record, makes them a potential sell-high candidate against a South Carolina team that’s 7-1 ATS in its last eight road games.
I’ll take the points with the Gamecocks in this SEC matchup.
Pick: South Carolina +12.5 (-110) via Caesars
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