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  "slug": "smu-lacrosse",
  "title": "SMU Lacrosse",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/smu-lacrosse/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/smu-lacrosse.json",
  "summary": "SMU announced the creation of Texas' first NCAA Division I men's lacrosse program, prompting searches and local/national coverage.",
  "why_now": "A direct institutional announcement and corroborating local/niche press articles clustered in the news cycle, driving attention to the program launch.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Official SMU Athletics announcement and multiple outlets (Dallas News, Inside Lacrosse) report SMU will add Division I men's lacrosse starting in 2028. - Why_this_is_trending text explicitly cites clustering of news about SMU launching the program. - Coverage emphasizes novelty (first Division I program in Texas), a clear trigger for searches and local interest.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: College Sports Event",
  "collected_at": "Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:20:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "College Sports Event",
  "score": 60.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "SMU Athletics to Launch Texas' First NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Program - SMU Athletics",
    "SMU becomes first Division I university in Texas to add men's lacrosse - Dallas News"
  ],
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    {
      "label": "SMU Athletics to Launch Texas' First NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Program - SMU Athletics",
      "source": "SMU Athletics",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxQbl8tMjM4THNGel9ncmtMdzlrR1Q4VnlrMllXejJpRzlwRmhfcWNUZ3YxbkR6NTJ0QUQ2aFlqSFN2eE05NDJhVUNSMDJRNmRrUzhDRTJmMWF3ckFSZTVaejF0YXMzN1RrS2NjR2FpUEJuM2RrRjNPNGlfMXhXeFhhZTYwaWttM1h5V3NVWFNtakR0X1hqZGpxQlJHWDk5OEg0YmdqYTVIODF4MHRLVXlDWWp6WllzSzB6OEs0Vmd3?oc=5"
    }
  ],
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    "record_id": "202610160059_signal_Quality-2-smu-lacrosse",
    "batch_id": "202610160059",
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