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Where South Carolina’s March Madness resume stands for 2024 NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday
For the first time since 2017, South Carolina men’s basketball is breathing easy heading into Selection Sunday.
As the Gamecocks (26-7, 13-5 SEC) await the announcing of the NCAA Tournament bracket, they are assured of inclusion in March Madness after being about as far from postseason play as a team could be a year ago.
The Gamecocks went 11-21 under first-year coach Lamont Paris last season and were projected for another lowly finish in the 2023-24 preseason SEC poll last October.
Surprise, surprise.
Paris guided his team to a school record-tying 25 regular-season victories and a tie for second place in the SEC standings. The Gamecocks then won their first SEC Tournament game since 2018, defeating Arkansas on Thursday, before losing to Auburn in the quarterfinals, but are strongly positioned for an NCAA berth.
“By the grace of the basketball gods, they’re going to call our name on Sunday and we’ll be elated about that and rejoice in that,” Paris said. “We’re still building here – that’s been the general theme and I’ve talked about that a whole bunch, but what a tremendous accomplishment it will be for this group to be able to play in the NCAA Tournament.”
Over the course of the season South Carolina defeated three Top 25 teams – Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida, and built a NET ranking of 52, with a 5-5 record against Quad 1 opponents and a 6-2 mark against Quad 2 foes. The Gamecocks are ranked No. 16 in the latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll and 15th in the latest AP poll.
Most bracketologists have South Carolina projected as a 5 seed, which would have them facing off against a 12 seed in a first-round matchup. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi sees the Gamecocks playing Grand Canyon of the Western Athletic Conference in their first game while Jerry Palm of CBS Sports has South Carolina battling 12 seed VCU.
According to the Bracket Matrix, which monitors dozens of bracket projections, South Carolina is ranked as high as a No. 4 seed and as low as a No. 7 seed. The Gamecocks’ average seed rating is 5.29.
Scott Keepfer covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at skeepfer@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ScottKeepfer
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South Carolina football transfer RB Sam Williams-Dixon suspended after arrest
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
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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 13, 2026
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.
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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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Injuries reported after South Carolina mall shooting
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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