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Syracuse men’s lacrosse: Vermont preview
All of the talking, wondering and anticipation has been leading to this.
We’re just one day away from the start of the 2024 lacrosse season as the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team is set to host the Vermont Catamounts on Saturday at 4 PM on the ACC Network.
It’s the second straight year the Orange have opened the season at home against Vermont, and they’ll be looking for a more convincing way to start this campaign than last year’s 7-5 slop-fest win in which the Catamounts briefly held a one-goal lead late in the third quarter.
- Series history: Syracuse leads, 2-0
- Last meeting: Syracuse win, 7-5, on February 4, 2023
- Vermont last season: 9-5 overall, 7-0 America East; lost in AE semifinals to Albany, 10-4
Vermont had a great year in 2023, going undefeated in conference regular season play, before falling apart in a crushing loss as the No. 1 seed in the America East semifinals.
They’re back with another good team this year, as they were recently picked to finish second behind Bryant in the America East preseason poll by the league’s head coaches.
The Catamounts return three of their top four scorers from last year’s team, highlighted by leading scorer Brock Haley (31G, 21A, 52P). Not among their top four scorers last year is Jonas Hunter, who played in three games before missing the rest of the season. But, Hunter is a dangerous weapon, as BU found out last year when he scored seven points to lead his team to victory over them. Haley and Hunter are the leaders, and Tristan Whitaker (16G, 11A, 27P) and Carson Boyle (18G, 3A, 21P) are also back as the third and fourth leading scorers from 2023.
Defensively, they’re led by SSDM Patrick Murphy, who was First Team All-America East for the second straight year last season, and close defender Tim Manning, the lone returning team captain and a player who has started every game the last four years.
Probably the biggest blow to UVM coming off last year is the loss of their FOGO Tommy Burke, one of the best in the country who chose to spend his graduate year at Ohio State. Burke was outstanding, winning 64.8 percent of his takes last year, although he only went 9-of-16 in the opening game against ‘Cuse.
Here’s what head coach Gary Gait had to say on his team’s opening matchup:
“I think we’re going to see a totally different team (this year). We’re definitely a different team, but not dramatically. I think they have more change than we do; they lost some of their top players who transferred to other schools. But, they’re a well-coached team that’s going to be ready to play. They gave us a battle last year, and I’m hoping that we step on that field and we’re excited and we get 100% effort, but more than that I hope we can execute in all the areas that we’ve been practicing”.
The time of waiting to see that execution in action, for Gait and all of us, is just about over.
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VT Lottery Mega Millions, Gimme 5 results for Feb. 27, 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 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 Feb. 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
11-18-39-43-67, Mega Ball: 23
Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
03-22-25-35-37
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
Day: 8-7-9
Evening: 5-3-8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
Day: 3-4-6-6
Evening: 8-5-3-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
03-04-13-28-42, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life 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
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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Here are five places to ice skate in Vermont this winter
How to see a reindeer in Vermont
Vermont Reindeer Farm in West Charleston is home to the only three reindeer, or caribou, living in the state. Here’s what it’s like to visit them.
Looking for ways to enjoy the rest of the cold New England winter?
While staying indoors often seems better than facing the cold, the region has lots of outdoor activities that brighten the winter season, including skiing, snow tubing and, of course, ice skating. From Burlington to Stratton, Vermont has plenty of indoor and outdoor ice rinks, many of which offer lessons, concessions and special events in addition to ice skating.
Here are five places in Vermont where you can go ice skating this winter.
Spruce Peak Village Ice Rink
This outdoor ice rink is located in the heart of the village at Spruce Peak, a ski resort in Stowe formerly known as Stowe Mountain Lodge.
Guests can skate daily surrounded by the majestic ski slopes of the Green Mountains. On Friday nights, the Spruce Peak Village ice rink hosts glow skate parties with a light show, glow sticks and a live DJ. Skate rentals and lessons are also available for purchase.
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday or noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Spruce Peak, 7412 Mountain Road, Stowe
Ice Haus Arena
Located up at Jay Peak Resort near the Canadian border, Ice Haus Arena is the newest ice-skating arena in the state. The indoor rink is complete with bleacher seating, a rental and repair shop, four locker rooms, a pro shop, a snack bar and of course, an NHL-sized rink where guests can participate in public skating or skating with sticks and pucks.
General admission to the rink is $6, with skate rentals available for $6, skate sharpening available for $7 and helmets available for $3.
When: Online schedule updated daily
Where: Jay Peak Resort, 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay
C. Douglas Cairns Recreation Arena
This indoor arena has not one, but two NHL-size ice rinks for hockey, public skating and stick and puck practices. Off the ice, Cairns Arena also offers a pro shop and a cafe with hot food, snacks and drinks.
Skating at Cairns costs $5 for adults or $3 for children and seniors, and skates are available to rent for an additional $5.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Thursday, with exceptions. Check the online schedule at cairnsarena.finnlyconnect.com..
Where: 600 Swift St., South Burlington
Mill House at Stratton Mountain Resort
Surrounded by the scenic Stratton Mountain Resort, Mill House Pond is the perfect outdoor spot for public ice skating or skating lessons.
Public skating costs $20, and bookings can be made online.
When: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday or noon to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday and Sunday-Monday
Where: Stratton Mountain Resort, 5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton Mountain
Riley Rink at Hunter Park
A large indoor sports facility, Northshore Civic Center has an Olympic-sized ice rink, along with a concession stand and retail shop. The rink offers public skating, stick and puck practice, hockey and skating lessons.
When: Check the online schedule for weekly updates
Where: 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester Center
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Unemployment claims in Vermont increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Vermont rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 375 in the week ending February 21, up from 357 the week before, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims rose to 212,000 last week, up 4,000 claims from 208,000 the week prior on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Rhode Island saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with claims jumping by 132.0%. Michigan, meanwhile, saw the largest percentage drop in new claims, with claims dropping by 49.9%.
USA TODAY Co. is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment insurance claims report.
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