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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy runs towards the endzone in a game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Hardy scored three touchdowns for the Tigers.

Missouri Tigers football preview: South Carolina

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

The No. 23-ranked Missouri Tigers’ Week 4 matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks had much more hype a week ago, until the Gamecocks’ redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers went down...

An ESPN SEC network microphone is held during the football game against  Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri has been a part of the SEC for 13 years.

Photo Story | Faurot on film: Behind the scenes of game day against Louisiana-Lafayette

Jack Andersen and Payton Johnston September 18, 2025

There’s a lot more to football game days than just the game. Hundreds of volunteers and staff work around Memorial Stadium before, during and after the game to put on a successful event for thousands...

Missouri volleyball goes 2-1 at Fight in the Fort Tournament

Missouri volleyball goes 2-1 at Fight in the Fort Tournament

Ben Kerber, Sports Reporter September 18, 2025

The No. 23-ranked Missouri Tigers went 2-1 at the Fight in the Fort Tournament, beating Wyoming in four sets and sweeping Rhode Island before eventually falling to the No. 15-ranked Texas Christian University...

Missouri women’s soccer players Morgan Meador, Callaway Combs, and Ava Vetter hold each other in celebration after their win over Texas on Sept. 12, 2025, at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo.

Tigers overtake Longhorns 3-1 in SEC opener

Jack Wiselogel, Sports Reporter September 17, 2025

Missouri Soccer opened Southeastern Conference play with a 3-1 win over Texas on Sept. 12 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium. The Tigers sealed the result in the 84th minute when senior midfielder Hailey Chambliss...

Missouri setter Marina Crownover reaches for a set during Missouri's game against Stanford on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Hearnes Arena in Columbia, Mo. Marina had a total of 46 assists and 7 digs for the match.

Strong veteran performances for Missouri volleyball was not enough against No. 5 Stanford

Lucas Drengwitz, Sports Reporter September 16, 2025

Missouri volleyball still has a ways to go if they want to compete with the nation’s best. The Tigers dropped their first true test of the season against No. 5 Stanford in 4 sets. In 2024, the...

A group of Missouri students stand at the front of the volleyball court with shirts reading “Forest Fire” on Tuesday, Sept. 9th, 2025, at Hearnes Arena in Columbia, Mo. Before the start of the game the letters on their bodies were intact, but towards the end of the match, their excitement and sweat had faded the letters.

Missouri Volleyball falls 3-1 to No. 5 ranked Stanford Cardinal

Morgan Poston, Sports Reporter September 16, 2025

The Missouri Tigers hosted the Stanford Cardinal Sept. 9 in their home opener, ultimately losing the match 3-1. Despite the loss, it was an impressive game across the board for the Tigers, as senior...

Missouri running back Brendon Haygood is tackled by Louisiana-Lafayette Linebacker Caleb Kibodi on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. This is Haygood’s first year with Missouri after signing as a three-star recruit from Texas.

Three takeaways from Missouri’s defeat against Louisiana, 52-10

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter September 15, 2025

Missouri football had a dominant performance against Louisiana in week three, totaling 606 yards while holding the Ragin’ Cajuns to just 121 in a 52-10 victory. Here are three takeaways from the rout.  Ahmad...

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy pushes away from defense in a game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri scored a touchdown in every quarter, with two in the second.

Ahmad Hardy leads Missouri football to blowout win over Louisiana

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 15, 2025

After the hectic Border War weekend, the No. 25-ranked Missouri Tigers football shifted attention to its Week 3 opponent, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Tigers entered the game as 27.5-point favorites...

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet holds his trophy high after a successful play while ​​Kevin Coleman Jr. and Dominic Giudice look on during Missouri’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Norfleet finished the game with two touchdowns and 76 receiving yards against Kansas.

Missouri Football Opponent Preview: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Editor's note: Kickoff was moved to 12 p.m. from 3 p.m. Missouri Tigers football will look to extend its season win streak to three with a non-conference contest against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns...

New faces lead Missouri Tigers Volleyball to 3-1 start

New faces lead Missouri Tigers Volleyball to 3-1 start

Ben Kerber, Sports Reporter September 10, 2025

The No. 23-ranked Missouri Tigers are off to a 3-1 start in the 2025 season after splitting a two-game series with Arkansas State on Friday. Here are three takeaways from the team's first four games. Alexander...

Missouri forward Mia Devrouax presses upfield against defender Olyvia Pugh in the first half of a match against Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers came away with a 1-0 victory over the Roos.

Missouri women’s soccer topples Kansas City 1-0 in non-conference finale

Jack Wiselogel, Sports Reporter September 10, 2025

Missouri Soccer defeated the Kansas City Roos 1-0 on Sept. 7 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium, closing out its non-conference schedule with a narrow victory. The Tigers struck first, with junior defender...

Missouri forward Emily Derucki goes for a header against Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers open SEC play Friday September 12th against Texas and then take on #2 Tennessee the following Thursday.

Missouri Tigers soccer shut down by Undefeated Illini

Cameron Brown, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

Missouri soccer was back in action on Thursday, Sept. 4, facing the undefeated Illinois Fighting Illini. Coming into this game, the Tigers were 2-2-1 and ready to start a four-game home stand. Despite...