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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Morgan Poston, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

Missouri Tigers volleyball and the Arkansas State Red Wolves split a two-game series in Jonesboro, Arkansas, ending the matchup in a 1-1 tie. The Tigers' trip down south was successful for players across...

Missouri Running Back Ahmad Hardy breaks a tackle as he scores a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Hardy finished the afternoon with 112 rushing yards on 25 carries.

Four takeaways from Missouri’s Border War victory

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 8, 2025

The 42-31 Border War win for Missouri moved the Tigers to 2-0 on the season and provided learning moments throughout. The run defense stood strong, the possession battle was won convincingly but penalty...

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson flies through the air to catch the ball during Mizzou’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri is 2-0 and will face Louisiana on September 13, 2025, at Farout Field.

Missouri Tigers complete daunting comeback to win latest chapter of the Border War

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

After nearly 14 years without a matchup, the Border War series returned Sept. 6, and the Missouri Tigers were victorious once again. “It meant everything to win this game,” senior wideout Kevin...

Missouri junior middle blocker Regan Haith  cheers as the team comes in for a huddle after scoring on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. Haith finished the game with a season-best 10 kills and two blocks.

Missouri Volleyball picks up two wins against James Madison and Florida Gulf Coast

Lucas Drengwitz, Sports Reporter September 5, 2025

The Missouri Tigers cruised past James Madison and Florida Golf Coast in three sets each on Aug. 29 and 30. They were led in part by senior outside hitter Caylen Alexander’s 31 kills. The 2024 Big...

Missouri Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz stands looking out into the crowd during Missouri’s game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. With Drinkwitz as the head coach, he has led the Tigers to a 27-7 overall total record.

Border War returns: How 150 years of Missouri-Kansas history has led to the latest chapter of a storied rivalry

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

Nov. 26, 2011. 5,033 days ago.  “Hey, this is this is it for a while,” former Missouri quarterback James Franklin said. “So we better get a victory.” Nearly 14 years ago, the Missouri Tigers...

Suzy Lecoutre, Drew Rogers lead Missouri cross country to first place finish in season opener

Suzy Lecoutre, Drew Rogers lead Missouri cross country to first place finish in season opener

Logan Luecke, Sports Reporter September 4, 2025

Missouri’s cross country season has finally begun, as they joined three other programs to kick off their season Friday morning at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. The Tigers put up strong...

 Fresh popcorn is prepared and kept in the warming box prior to the game on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. For the 2025 football season, six Memorial Stadium concessions locations include Fan-Friendly pricing, including $2.99 hot dogs, popcorn, chips, 16 oz fountain sodas and 12 oz Dasani water.

Photo Story | Faurot on Film: Behind the scenes of game day

Jack Andersen, Joint-Visuals Director September 3, 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...

Three Missouri students sing along to “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. The song dates back to being played on campus and at sporting events as early as 2007.

Kansas returns to Columbia to face Missouri Football in renewed rivalry

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 3, 2025

With a week one blowout win under its belt, Missouri Tigers football prepares for its most anticipated matchup in recent history –– The Border War. The Kansas Jayhawks will return to Faurot Field for...

Missouri sophomore defender Mia Yang keeps the ball away from Southeast Missouri junior forward Melissa Kubin as she attempts to pass the ball back to her teammate towards their zone on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Despite being a defensive player, Yang was also able to put up her first assist of the season during her 49 minutes on the pitch.

Tigers close road trip with 2-0 win over Bears

Jack Wiselogel, Sports Reporter September 2, 2025

Missouri soccer closed its three-game road trip with a 2-0 win over in-state rival Missouri State on Sunday in Springfield, its first match in Springfield since 1997. The Tigers’ victory was sealed by...

Missouri sophomore defender Mia Yang keeps the ball away from Southeast Missouri junior forward Melissa Kubin as she attempts to pass the ball back to her teammate towards their zone on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Despite being a defensive player, Yang was also able to put up her first assist of the season during her 49 minutes on the pitch.

Missouri falls to Memphis 2-1 in the battle of the Tigers

Cameron Brown, Sports Reporter September 2, 2025

Missouri women’s soccer was defeated 2-1 in its second leg of a three-game road trip as the Tigers of Missouri went to play the No. 15-ranked Tigers of Memphis. Memphis came into the game on a red-hot...

Missouri football’s new-look offense and pass defense headline takeaways against Central Arkansas

Missouri football’s new-look offense and pass defense headline takeaways against Central Arkansas

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

Missouri kicked off its football season with a bang, winning 61-6 over Central Arkansas. A roster that lost its starting quarterback, top 3 wide receivers, starting running backs and quality pieces...