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Late unanswered run saves season for Vermont basketball in America East quarterfinals

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March 9, 2025

Late unanswered run saves season for Vermont basketball in America East quarterfinals

Vermont basketball at America East tournament: Quarterfinal interviews

Vermont basketball coach John Becker and players TJ Hurley and Nick Fiorillo discuss America East quarterfinal win on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

The Vermont Catamounts defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 64-57 in the America East quarterfinals.
TJ Hurley led the Catamounts with 18 points, while Nick Fiorillo added 10 points.

Vermont basketball has been here before. Exactly one year ago, TJ Long’s 3-pointer in the final minute was the go-ahead basket as the Catamounts rallied to deny Albany’s upset bid in the 2024 America East quarterfinals.

While not nearly as dramatic as Long’s late-game triple, Vermont endured another major scare Saturday afternoon in the conference’s opening round of playoffs.

And the Catamounts survived to advance once again.

Second-seeded and three-time reigning champion Vermont finished the game on a 10-0 run to knock off No. 7 New Hampshire for a 64-57 league quarterfinal triumph in front of 2,102 at Patrick Gym.

“Today felt like a vintage Vermont game,” Vermont coach John Becker said. “That was really, really good to see. Any time you can be in a tight game and win, it’s going to help you and give you confidence that … if it is close, we know how to win and certainly we’ve proven that over the last couple decades.”

UNH gained the upper hand on Davide Poser’s 3-pointer and freshman Khalil Badru’s foul shots for a 57-54 advantage with 3:01 left in regulation.

TJ Hurley then drove baseline for a tough finish at the rim, beating the shot clock, and then knocked down a corner 3-pointer to put the Catamounts (21-11) in front at 59-57 with 2:03 to go. On UVM’s next trip, Hurley wrapped a baseline pass to Nick Fiorillo, who poured in a 3-pointer for a five-point edge with 1:06 on the clock.

While Vermont struggle at the foul line to close it out, UNH missed its final seven field-goal attempts.

Hurley finished with 18 points on 8 of 14 shooting, while Fiorillo added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. Ileri Ayo-Faleye put up a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds along with three blocks for the Catamounts, who trailed 34-26 at the break.

“The message at halftime was, we’ve been here before and we know what it takes to win,” Hurley said.

Another America East semifinal for Vermont basketball

Although they flirted with an early exit for a second straight year, Vermont basketball booked its trip to the semifinals for the 16th straight season. During that span, the Catamounts have gone on to the title game 10 times (2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024).

Becker has been the coach for nine of conference title-game berths.

Vermont basketball overcomes sluggish first half vs. UNH

The Catamounts trailed by as many as nine points in the opening 20 minutes, but it could’ve been much worse. They committed too many turnovers (eight), allowed too many 3-pointers (seven) and made only 1 of 10 from beyond the arc to sum up a putrid first half for the hosts.

Vermont also let Badru drain half as many as 3s (4) than he has all season.

However, Vermont’s defense toughened in the second half: UNH made only 1 of 11 of its 3-point attempts, while the Catamounts buried six triples and shot 58.3% overall in a second half they won 38-23.

Up next for Vermont basketball at America East tournament

The Catamounts will host a semifinal game vs No. 3 Maine on Tuesday, March 11 at Patrick Gym. Vermont seeks its fourth straight America East tournament championship.

Game time Tuesday will be 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.

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Skier dies after fall at Sugarbush Resort

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March 29, 2026

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Skier dies after fall at Sugarbush Resort

WARREN, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police are investigating the death of a skier at Sugarbush Resort.

Police were notified at about 3:26 p.m. Saturday that a skier had died following a fall on Stein’s Run at Sugarbush Lincoln Peak.

The male victim fell and slid into a wooded area off the trail, according to police.

Ski patrol members found the man unresponsive and brought him to the base of the mountain, where they were met by the Mad River Valley Ambulance. The victim was pronounced dead due to his injuries.

Police say the death does not appear suspicious. An autopsy will be performed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington to determine the cause and manner of death.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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Thousands voice their anger at Trump at ‘No Kings’ events around Vermont

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March 28, 2026

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Thousands voice their anger at Trump at ‘No Kings’ events around Vermont

Thousands of Vermonters took to the streets Saturday, condemning the actions and policies of President Donald Trump in peaceful protests at dozens of locations.

They lined up on Main Street in Newport and on Creamery Row in Hardwick, on the village green in Fair Haven and in towns from Burlington to Brattleboro. In all, around 50 “No Kings” demonstrations were held.

Nina Keck

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Castleton resident Robert Revell came to Rutland
Saturday to show his anger at the Trump Administration. “We have a war that we’re not supposed to be in, we have a president who does nothing but lie… I am just fed up,” said Revell.

Castleton resident Robert Revell stood along Route 7 in Rutland with hundreds of others.

“I’m just so angry,” said Revell, who held a three dimensional sign that incorporated a blow-up planet Earth with words below that read “Mother DEMANDS NO kings, no pedos and no liars.”

“We have a war that we’re not supposed to be in, we have a president who does nothing but lie,” he said. “I am just fed up. I’m 73 in a couple weeks and I lived through the Nixon thing and I’m just here to protest and share my heart.”

Around him, throngs of people, many in costume, lined several blocks along Route 7 waving flags and handmade signs. Some rang cow bells or thumped tambourines. Many passing motorists responded with staccato horn blasts.

Nationwide, more than 3,000 protests were planned for Saturday in large cities and small towns. They have been organized by national and local groups, including well-known progressive coalitions such as Indivisible, 50501 and MoveOn.

Hannah Abrams, of Mendon (in blue jacket) was among hundreds of protestors who stood along route seven in Rutland Saturday. This was her third NoKings protest. "I'm not tired of protesting," she said, "but I'm really tired of the current administration." — Hannah Abrams, of Mendon (in blue jacket) was among hundreds of protestors who stood along route seven in Rutland Saturday. This was her third NoKings protest. “I’m not tired of protesting,” she said, “but I’m really tired of the current administration.”

“For me, it boils down to the cruelty I’m seeing in the world right now,” said Hannah Abrams, of Mendon. “I think that our president instills a lot of cruelty among the people he doesn’t like. And actually for the people who do vote for him too, because they’re not any better off with him in office.”

“There are a lot of people who say this is not America,” Abrams added. “And I would like to say, it’s exactly America, it’s just targeting different people now … Sadly, this is not new.”

A woman in a wheel chair and her mother behind her protest in Rutland with a sign calling to impeach the president — Stephanie Brush and her 89-year-old mother Mary Jane Demko (in wheelchair) of Rutland Town came out to protest President Trump on Saturday in Rutland. Said Denko, “I couldn’t stay in, he’s too evil.”

Mary Jane Demko, 89, of Rutland, showed up to her local protest in a wheelchair driven by her daughter, Stephanie Brush. Demko carried a sign on her lap that read “IMPEACH THE SOB!”

“I couldn’t stay in and not be part of this,” Demko said. “He’s too evil.”

Karen Lorentz of Shrewsbury said she too couldn’t stay away. At 80, she said Saturday’s event in Rutland was her first protest. She held a handmade sign she said a friend had helped her make.

“I’m really old and when the Vietnam War was on I was a new teacher and I didn’t have time,” she said. “But I felt strongly that I needed to be here today.”

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VT Lottery Mega Millions, Gimme 5 results for March 27, 2026

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March 28, 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 March 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from March 27 drawing

13-27-28-41-62, Mega Ball: 16

Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from March 27 drawing

05-10-18-38-39

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 27 drawing

Day: 0-0-8

Evening: 7-6-3

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 27 drawing

Day: 3-5-4-1

Evening: 9-5-7-6

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 27 drawing

06-09-28-33-46, Bonus: 04

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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