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A strong March jobs report, but a slower path for new graduates

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Graduation is just four weeks away, but certainty about landing a job is not. The March jobs report offers some reassurance, yet for the Class of 2026, it also shows a more complicated situation. On paper, the labor market looks strong. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, a sharp rebound after losing ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances

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Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from the Lorax and parrots to a George Washington-inspired act, with Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and the mixed class winning overall. Each performance ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s basketball earns 250th Division I win over Utah Valley

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Women’s basketball defeated Utah Valley 58–57 on Saturday at Moody Coliseum, earning the program’s 250th win in the Division I era. Breanna Davis secured the victory with a go-ahead layup with 14 seconds remaining, scoring four points in the final 45 seconds. Aimee Flippen added a career-best 10 points, while Payton Hull finished with 11 points in ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s golf wins 2nd annual West Texas Classic

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Women's golf hosted the West Texas Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Abilene Country Club. The Wildcats won the team title with a 29-over finish, placing ahead of Bowling Green and Northern Colorado. Ryann Honea led ACU with a tie for fourth-place at 4-over, while Maddi Kamas and Marissa Loya tied for 10th at 8-over. The Wildcats will continue their ... [Read More…]

Prediction markets are dominating college athletics, but no one is talking about it

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Prediction markets are quietly reshaping college athletics. As of Feb. 27, contracts tied to university games generated $13,642,070 in trading activity across the two most popular prediction market platforms. Not point spreads. Not parlays. Financial contracts are tied directly to the outcomes of Wildcat games. Prediction markets, such as ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Baseball opens season at home against St. Thomas

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Baseball opened the season with four home games against St. Thomas at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark this weekend. The Wildcats won the opener 7-1 on Friday, split Saturday’s doubleheader with a 6-5 victory and an 11-10 loss in 10 innings, and closed the series with a 13-2 run-rule win Sunday. The team will travel to Dallas ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Wildcats defeat UT Arlington 67-63 in ESPNU broadcast

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Men’s basketball defeated UT Arlington 67-63 on Thursday at Moody Coliseum in a game broadcast on ESPNU. The matchup marked the first time the ESPN family of networks televised a game in Abilene. Bradyn Hubbard led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Yaniel Rivera added 13 and Cbo Newton scored nine. ACU improved to 11-13 overall and 3-8 in WAC play ... [Read More…]

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