Fall Sports Archives - Page 133 of 155

Wild week in SEC proof Mizzou still has work to do

Derek Franks • October 23, 2013

Man, I just finally took a breath. That was one of the craziest weekends of college football in a long time. Remember all of that hoopla about the Southeastern Conference having eight teams in the top...

For Molly Kreklow, the best option

Marek Makowski • October 22, 2013

Long before seniors Molly Kreklow and Lisa Henning established themselves as one of the winningest classes at University of Missouri, they were rivals. Before One Mizzou and Something to Prove, mantras...

Top 5 ranking does not change Tigers’ focus

Katherine Knott • October 22, 2013

Two wins against ranked opponents has changed the conversation about the No. 5 Missouri Tigers. They are in the driver’s seat of the Southeastern Conference East division and have the potential to challenge...

Tigers settle for draw against Auburn

Kyle Lock • October 20, 2013

The ball sat buried in the back of the net in the 86th minute of play. Missouri senior midfielder Dominique Richardson stood in the middle of the box, hands held toward the sky, and the sideline official...

Mizzou volleyball upsets No. 2 Gators, stays undefeated

Marek Makowski • October 20, 2013

Going into No.18 Missouri’s biggest match of the season against Southeastern Conference rival No. 2 Florida at Hearnes Center, coach Wayne Kreklow’s players were excited, but a different kind of excited. “I...

Baggett, No. 14 Mizzou sail past No. 22 Gators

Jack Witthaus • October 19, 2013

Today, sophomore kicker Andrew Baggett hit from 43, 19, 39, 33 and 28 yards. Relying on his boot, No. 14 Missouri (7-0, 3-0 SEC) stormed past No. 22 Florida (4-3, 3-2 SEC), 36-17. With the win, Missouri...

For Mizzou offense, Mauk madness

Matt Muenzberg • October 19, 2013

Some might say No. 14 Missouri was the Southeastern Conference’s best kept secret going into the season. Missouri’s best kept secret going into Saturday’s 36-17 win against Florida was a play call. Redshirt...

Freshman Aarion Penton’s impact plays fuel rabid Tiger defense

Jack Witthaus • October 19, 2013

E.J. Gaines had one more bit of advice for Aarion Penton. “He just told me, ‘It’s your time,’” Penton said. “Just be yourself and play. And that’s just what I did.” Senior captain...

Diggs’ late score pulls Tigers past Gamecocks

Jacob Bogage • October 18, 2013

Senior forward Alyssa Diggs may have started all of Missouri’s 15 games this year, but she only played 969 minutes; her ailing hamstring kept the Tigers’ top offensive threat hamstrung on the bench. But...

For Molly Kreklow, everlasting inspiration

Marek Makowski • October 17, 2013

The reason why senior Molly Kreklow is arguably the nation’s best setter lies past the countless dedication on the court. It lies beyond coming to practices early and staying late, beyond weekly team...

Volleyball team adds Rick McGuire’s sports psychology regimen

Danielle Lerner • October 16, 2013

Ask any student in assistant teaching professor Rick McGuire’s Psychological Perspectives of Sport class what sports psychology is, and you will hear a resounding answer: “Thinking right in sport.” Those...

Business as usual with Maty Mauk in, James Franklin out

Matt Muenzberg • October 16, 2013

With freshman Maty Mauk set to fill in for injured starter James Franklin this week against Florida, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel was asked multiple times how Mauk’s presence would change the Tigers’...