Good morning, Provo.

Reporter McKay Coppins spoke with UVU students at a forum in Orem on Thursday, Sept.

24 to warn that sports betting risks lead to addiction among young men, and he stressed the need for tighter regulation and personal caution with betting apps.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Elder Alexander Dushku, general counsel of The Church of Jesus Christ, spoke at BYU in Provo and urged students to choose Christ daily through prayer, scripture study, and repentance to receive his saving grace.

A Gardner Policy Institute report states Utah’s 18-to-24-year-old group will drop by about 85,000 starting in 2029, which could lower enrollments at colleges that depend on tuition.

Local schools plan to boost retention and attract older students (nontraditional learners) to offset the decline.

On Tuesday (Sept. 22), Springville won a thrilling 2-1 soccer game over Maple Mountain as Haley Murdock scored the game-winning goal in the final minutes; coach Todd Hollingshead said the victory builds momentum ahead of the upcoming state playoffs.

Utah Valley women’s soccer beat Cal State Bakersfield 7-1 in Big West play at UCCU Stadium on Wednesday.

The team improved its conference record to 1-0 with a strong second-half surge (including standout play from forward Nixan Jackson) as coach Chris Lemay praised their quick adjustment.

BYU women’s golf won the Red Raider Invitational in Lubbock on Sept.

23 when they shot a 2-under round at The Rawls Course. Freshman Kate Walker recorded the team’s best individual finish by coming in second at 2-under par for her first top-five achievement.

BYU women's basketball coach Lee Cummard’s team, led by Delaney Gibb, is preparing for a season aimed at earning an NCAA tournament bid with returning players and international experience from Team Canada to boost on-court play—Gibb’s summer performance has sharpened her scoring and defense.

BYU women’s soccer beat UCF 3-1 at South Field on Thursday, Sept.

24 with Mika Krommenhoek scoring and assisting while Afton Perry netted her first goal; the team recorded 24 shots and will face TCU Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

BYU Cougars remain 3-0 and live up to preseason expectations with strong performances in their first three games, though Coach Sitake said improvements are needed before tougher matchups begin on Oct.

3 at TCU and in subsequent Oct. games. The team will look to build momentum during their bye week.