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UConn women’s basketball routed 83-65 by No. 1 South Carolina, second-worst loss in series history
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The UConn women’s basketball team knew it would face an uphill battle at No. 1 South Carolina on Sunday, but the Huskies barely started the climb in an 83-65 loss at Colonial Life Arena.
The 18-point margin was UConn’s second-worst defeat in the history of its series with South Carolina. The Gamecocks’ biggest win over the Huskies was a 22-point victory, also in Columbia, in 2020. UConn has now lost four straight matchups with South Carolina, including the 2022 NCAA championship game.
The Huskies never got within 10 points of the Gamecocks in the second half, even as Aaliyah Edwards and Paige Bueckers led the effort to keep the game within reach. Edwards finished with a team-high 20 points and 12 rebounds, and she was UConn’s most efficient shooter going 8-for-13 from the field. She is only the third player to record a double-double against South Carolina this season.
Bueckers was UConn’s only double-digit scorer with 12 points in the first half, but she saw fewer touches in after halftime with just four shot attempts and one make in the third quarter. The superstar guard stepped up again in the fourth to finish with 20 points, five rebounds and three assists, but she finished with the lowest plus-minus rating on the team at minus-20.
The Huskies already trailed by eight points at the end of the first quarter after a slow shooting start for both teams. UConn, which has thrived with a balanced attack, had just three scorers in the first 10 minutes and shot 26.3% from the field. The team also went 1-7 from three and missed its only two free throw attempts. Things briefly improved from 3-point range in the second quarter with Bueckers adding two, but she didn’t make another until midway through the fourth quarter.
South Carolina’s guards shut down Nika Muhl defensively, holding the Huskies’ starting point guard to six points and two assists when she entered the game averaging seven points and 6.3 assists. Muhl did not record a single assist in the first half and finished with five of the team’s 13 turnovers.
Meanwhile, UConn struggled to limit South Carolina’s offense as the Gamecocks finished with four players scoring at least 10 points. Freshman Ashlynn Shade gave up 16 points as the primary guard on Te-Hina Paopao, and the South Carolina senior went 4-for-6 on 3-pointers. However, the Huskies were more competitive on the boards than they’ve been in recent weeks, only trailing the Gamecocks 46-37 despite a sizable height disadvantage.
Even with just nine players active on Sunday, South Carolina’s depth highlighted UConn’s lack of personnel amid five season-ending injuries. Shade was the only other Husky to score in double figures alongside Edwards and Bueckers, and both KK Arnold and Qadence Samuels finished with a single made field goal. The Gamecocks had eight of nine players who saw the floor score points, and seven made multiple field goals.
As the summer approaches, recruiting picks up across the country for college football teams. The South Carolina Gamecocks are no stranger to summer recruiting success under head coach Shane Beamer. Beamer and his staff are in on many prospects, including Brayden Tyson who has listed the Gamecocks among his top five for next season.
Tyson is a four-star tailback in the 2027 class, rated 353 overall and a top 40 player in the state of Georgia per 247Sports. The 6-foot and 230+ pounder from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, brings a nice balance of speed and physicality to the position.
Running back is a room in desperate need of added talent for the Gamecocks in 2027 and beyond. Don’t be surprised if the team adds multiple players at that spot after not landing a running back out of the high school ranks in each of the last two recruiting cycles. Matthew Fuller was the last tailback signed out of high school back in 2024.
Tyson’s top five includes South Carolina along with Florida State, Miami, Purdue, and Rutgers
Recruiting Update
NEW: Class of 2027 4⭐️ RB Brayden Tyson has released his Top-5, and South Carolina is one of them! 🐔
The 6’0”, 215 lb prospect is currently rated as the #301 player in the country, the #23 RB in the ‘27 Class, and the #32 player in Georgia, per @Rivals recruiting rankings.… pic.twitter.com/fvnsL15Dd1
— Walker Gaskins (@WGSports_CFB) April 23, 2026
David “Tre” Segarra is another 2027 running back who listed the Gamecocks among his top five schools back on Apr 13. He is a 5-foot-10 and 205 pounder from Byrnes High School in Duncan, South Carolina.
QB Jerry Meyer III and S Jernard Albright lead the class so far, but June and July is where classes really begin to take shape for Shane Beamer during his tenure.
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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 April 26, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 26 drawing
Evening: 4-7-5, FB: 9
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 26 drawing
Evening: 5-1-8-6, FB: 9
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 26 drawing
Evening: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from April 26 drawing
03-04-13-18-37
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.
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 April 25, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 25 drawing
04-30-36-52-57, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 25 drawing
Midday: 2-4-2, FB: 0
Evening: 8-1-0, FB: 8
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 25 drawing
Midday: 9-6-2-0, FB: 0
Evening: 6-4-9-4, FB: 8
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 25 drawing
Midday: 09
Evening: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from April 25 drawing
06-07-12-33-35
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 25 drawing
03-06-09-51-65, Powerball: 12
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.
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