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College roundup: Vermont defeats UMass Lowell men’s basketball team

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March 2, 2024

College roundup: Vermont defeats UMass Lowell men’s basketball team

Senior Quinton Mincey (Upper Marlboro, Md.) tallied a team-high 18 points, but the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team fell 74-62 to the Vermont Catamounts on Saturday afternoon at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, Vt.

Mincey, who connected twice from beyond the arc, was one of three double-digit scorers for the River Hawks (20-8, 11-4 AE). Behind him, senior Yuri Covington (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the second double-double of his career. Senior Ayinde Hikim (Washington, D.C.) rounded out the double-digit scorers with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Vermont improved to 24-6, 14-1 AE. UML had a four-game win streak snapped.

The River Hawks’ defense came out strong to start the game, holding the Catamounts to only one basket in the first three minutes. Vermont, however, began to heat up, sinking three triples as part of an 11-0 run to own a 13-4 lead with 14:02 on the clock. A jumper by Hikim interrupted the scoreless stretch before free throws from Mincey and junior Cam Morris III (Alexander City, Ala.) cut the deficit to 16-9 with just under 12 minutes remaining in the half.

The Catamounts responded quickly, using two triples to kick start a 13-2 run to extend their advantage to 29-11 with 8:17 to play in the half. Refusing to back down, the River Hawks locked down on defense, allowing only one basket over the next six and a half minutes of play. The River Hawks added seven points to whittle away at the deficit, but the hosts ended the half with six straight to own a 38-18 lead at the break.

UML tried to rally in the second half to no avail. The River Hawks will finish off the regular season at Maine on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Women’s basketball

UML nipped: UMass Lowell fell 55-51 to the Vermont Catamounts in the regular season finale at the Tsongas Center.

Prior to tip-off, the River Hawks (4-24, 4-12 AE) honored seniors Baylee Teal (Penfield, N.Y.), Sydney Coombs (Newmarket, N.H.), Leilani Rodriguez (Worcester) and graduate student Mili Carrera (Lima, Peru) in a special senior day ceremony.

Rodriguez led the squad with 16 points, going 6-for-11 from the field and 3-for-3 from three. Carrera added 14 on 5-for-10 shooting to go with four rebounds. Redshirt junior Sydney Watkins (Indianapolis, Ind.) was all over the scoresheet with 10 points and team-highs with six rebounds and five steals.

Davey shines: The Bowdoin College women’s basketball team pulled away in the second quarter and cruised to a 69-48 win over Western New England in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament in Brunswick, Maine

Sophomore Carly Davey, a sophomore from Westford and a former Westford Academy star, finished with a career-high 21 points, including 5-for-8 shooting from three-point range, for Bowdoin.

Men’s lacrosse

Hunt shines: Sophomore Brady Hunt (Billerica) scored the game-winning goal midway through the second overtime to lift Plymouth State University to a 9-8 win over Curry College in non-conference action at Panther Field.

Hunt went up high to snag a pass from behind the cage from junior Matt Miner (Chelmsford) and, in one motion, fired a shot to the bottom right corner as he was being hit from behind to secure the win. The game-winner was Hunt’s third goal of the game.

UML falls: Freshman James Donnelly (Ottawa, Ontario) tallied two goals and two assists, as UMass Lowell to the LIU Sharks, 13-6.

Donnelly, who now has back-to-back multi-goal games, was one of five River Hawks (0-4) to find the back of the net. Freshman Jayden Consigli (Franklin, Mass.) scored the first goal of his career, while seniors Curtis Redd (Amherst, N.H.) and Justin Longo (Kingston, N.Y.), and freshman Colby Frigon (Providence, R.I.) all added one.

In net, graduate student Mark Pav (South Setauket, N.Y.) made 11 saves in the start, while senior Anthony Mancino (Holbrook, N.Y.) made one save in relief.

Women’s lacrosse

St. George sparkles: Fitchburg State defeated UMass Boston, 13-7, as Jessica St. George (Dracut) and Nicole Orlowski led the way.

The pair combined for seven of the 13 goals, with Orlowski scoring a game-high four goals and two assists, with George netting another three goals and four draws.

Track

Camara stars: The Fitchburg State University women’s indoor track & field competed at the 2024 Tufts National Qualifying Meet at the Gantcher Center in Medford. Senior Makany Camara (Lowell) led the way for the Green and Gold, finishing fifth in the high jump with a mark of 1.64 meters.

On the men’s side, sophomore Liam Bourassa (Shirley) claimed sixth in the weight throw with a mark of 15.78 meters and 11th in the shot put with a throw of 13.58 meters.

Softball

UMass Lowell’s doubleheader against Howard and Towson at the TowsonDemarini Invitational has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The River Hawks have a 1-1 record at the invitational hosted by Towson, falling short against Providence and earning a win against Towson. UMass Lowell concludes the weekend in Maryland with a rematch against Providence on Sunday at 10 a.m.

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Essex’s Hannah Knickerbocker and Burlington’s Niah LeMay capture singles titles

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May 31, 2026

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Essex’s Hannah Knickerbocker and Burlington’s Niah LeMay capture singles titles

The 2026 individual Vermont High School tennis tournaments concluded on Sunday, May 31 with a quartet of first-time winners.

Both girls match-ups went to a third set tiebreak with Essex senior Hannah Knickerbocker capturing her elusive title. Burlington High School swept the boys singles and doubles tournaments becoming the first school to accomplish that feat since St. Johnsbury did it in 2019.

Read on below for a recap from both tournaments’ finals.

Hannah Knickerbocker upsets top-seed in final; while Stowe’s freshman tandem wins doubles

In the last two individual tournaments, Hannah Knickerbocker advanced to the semifinals before her run ended there. This past offseason, Knickerbocker spent a lot more time honing her tennis skills. With a stronger tennis IQ, Knickerbocker cruised into the finals with a trio of straight set wins.

“Consistency and shot choice,” Knickerbocker said. “I think I improved with knowing when to go for a win and when not too.”

There Knickerbocker earned a match with No. 1 seeded Anna Dauerman from Champlain Valley, the 2024 champion and last year’s runner-up. The match was competitive with Knickerbocker winning a three-set thriller 6-4, 4-6, 10-8, becoming the first female Hornet to win an individual title since 2007.

The skills Knickerbocker worked on in the offseason paid off in her match against Dauerman.

“Anna’s a really hard fighter so a lot of balls come back and if you go for too much on the wrong one then she would beat you,” Knickerbocker said.

This is Knickerbocker’s fifth state title overall after winning the Division I girls volleyball championships all four years of high school. The 2024 Vermont Gatorade Player of the Year in volleyball is pivoting to a stronger focus on tennis. Knickerbocker will be playing Division I tennis at the University of New Haven starting next school year.

While Knickerbocker saw this part of her career end on a high note, the doubles champions of India Freund and Belle Gaines from Stowe hope to usher in a new wave of tennis talent. The freshmen tandem, partnered up for the first time this season for the individual tournament and won three straight matches to reach the final.

Then in the championship, Freund and Gaines took down Champlain Valley’s tandem of Sara DiGuglielmo and Justyna Amblo in three sets, 7-6 (7-3), 0-6, 12-10. The duo built on the momentum they gained from their three-set victory over Essex’s team into May 31’s final.

“We both like high-pressure situations, so maybe that’s what we needed to play our best tennis,” Freund said.

Freund and Gaines are great friends on and off the court who play tennis together all year around making this a tandem a formidable duo. Freund and Gaines showed maturity after getting crushed in the second set to squeeze out the win in the tiebreaker.

“It was really impressive of us to not get in our heads and it did for a bit,” Gaines said.

Burlington sweeps the boys singles and doubles finals

The boys tennis had some drama with rain forcing an interruption of the matches’ at Leddy Park to drive over to the The EDGE Sports & Fitness in Essex. Still the pause (that was almost two hours for the double players) did not affect the players in the lead.

No. 3 Niah LeMay held a 4-2 lead in set 1 entering the weather related intermission against teammate and top-ranked Oscar Crainich. LeMay did not let the pause phase him or interrupt his momentum.

“Just a lot of deep breaths and tried not to think about it,” LeMay said. “I turned on the radio and listened to some music.”

The sophomore bested his teammate in straight sets with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. In his run to the title, LeMay knocked off the top-two seeds. The only set he has lost all season came against No. 2 Charles Young from Middlebury in the semifinals. LeMay brought the energy with passionate bursts of emotion after nailing a tough shot.

LeMay becomes the first male Seahorse to win an individual title since 2004. It’s the first time since 2015 that the singles final featured two members from the same school. LeMay and Crainich have been rotating between the No. 1 and No. 2 single spots for Burlington this year after helping the Seahorses capture the 2025 team title.

“I have only beaten him once in the past,” LeMay said. “It felt really good to beat him since he’s one of my main competitors if not my main competitor.”

The winning for Burlington did not stop at singles. The Seahorses No. 3 ranked doubles tandem of Miles Kenny and Ben Koh captured the championship as well sweeping No. 1 Middlebury Nate Cook-Yoder and Nathan Stefani 6-4, 7-5.

The weather pause came after the Seahorses claimed the first set. It’s the second straight year Burlington claimed the doubles title. This is Kenny and Koh’s second championship this spring after helping Burlington win the 2026 Unified Basketball title earlier in May.

Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu.

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Check out the 2026 Vermont Principal’s Association softball playoff pairings for the Franklin County!

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May 31, 2026

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Check out the 2026 Vermont Principal’s Association softball playoff pairings for the Franklin County!

The 2026 Vermont Principal’s Association softball playoff pairings have been released! Take a look at the Franklin County pairings.

Division 1

No. 1 BFA St. Albans received a bye and will play the winner of No. 8 Champlain Valley Union vs. No. 9 South Burlington.

Division 2

No. 4 Missisquoi Valley Union hosts No. 13 Milton on Tuesday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m.

No. 6 Enosburg hosts No. 11 Springfield on Tuesday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m.

Division 3

No. 4 BFA-Fairfax hosts N. 13 Green Mountain on Tuesday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m.

Division 4

No. 7 Richford hosts No. 10 Danville on Wednesday, June 3, at 4:30 p.m.

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VT Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for May 30, 2026

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May 31, 2026

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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 Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

Here’s a look at May 30, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from May 30 drawing

01-27-35-44-52, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 30 drawing

Day: 5-7-9

Evening: 6-8-2

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 30 drawing

Day: 6-0-9-9

Evening: 8-8-9-3

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from May 30 drawing

05-16-22-27-37, Megaball: 06

Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 30 drawing

05-14-22-28-30, Bonus: 01

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.

All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.

Vermont Lottery Headquarters

1311 US Route 302, Suite 100

Barre, VT

05641

When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily

What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?

Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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