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Notebook: Scherer’s first interception, a birthday celebration and more

Nick Kelly • September 25, 2016

After linebacker Michael Scherer intercepted a Delaware State pass in the first quarter on Saturday, he immediately brought the ball to the sideline where DeMontie Cross awaited him. Cross, Missouri’s...

Missouri soccer wins in overtime after Hess’ goal

Langston Newsome • September 25, 2016

Despite a sluggish start, Missouri soccer (8-3, 3-1) outlasted Mississippi State 2-1 with a late goal from budding star sophomore Allie Hess. “We needed to match their effort,” coach Bryan Blitz said....

After placing 11th at Olympic Trials, Sansoucie ready for final college season

Peter Baugh • September 25, 2016

The summer after Andrew Sansoucie’s freshman year, he went back home to Wentzville. He worked as a swimming coach and, he admits, did not train enough on his own. When he returned to Columbia for his...

Missouri volleyball sweeps Ole Miss

Anne Rogers • September 25, 2016

Missouri volleyball’s Melanie Crow held the ball calmly as she prepared to serve in Sunday’s home match against Ole Miss. The junior looked cool and collected, even as she stared down her former team...

Moore hauls in four touchdowns as Missouri routs Delaware State

Tyler Kraft • September 24, 2016

First, it was a 4-yard fade pass to the corner of the south end zone. Then, it was a 6-yard slant pass for a second touchdown. A few minutes later, there was a 9-yard screen that turned into a third score. Finally,...

Takeaways: Forced turnovers, wide receivers propel Missouri to victory

Nick Kelly • September 24, 2016

What Faurot Field lacked in people on Saturday, Missouri made up for with points. In front of a small crowd, the Tigers scored 79 points, the most they have scored in a game since 1890. Missouri improved...

Double Coverage: Maneater analysts discuss Missouri’s run game, the team’s legitimacy and Delaware State

Nick Kelly , Tyler Kraft • September 23, 2016

The Maneater football analysts Tyler Kraft and Nick Kelly share their thoughts on what Missouri must do to improve their run game as well as Missouri’s keys to beating Delaware State.

Courtney Eckenrode leads new-look Missouri volleyball offense

Chelsea Roemer • September 23, 2016

Junior setter Courtney Eckenrode has had an incredible start to the season as a leader on Missouri volleyball’s offense so far, but her accomplishments go back to before her career began in Columbia. Eckenrode...

Missouri volleyball shows fierceness, flow in sweep over South Carolina

Anne Rogers • September 22, 2016

The Missouri volleyball team (10-3, 1-0) was leading 2-0 heading into its third game against South Carolina (12-1, 0-1) on Wednesday night. The Tigers needed to win one more to sweep the match. Melanie...

Mosky’s Top 10: SEC quarterbacks continue to improve

Matthew Moskovitz • September 21, 2016

Yes, it’s the same conference, but by no means are the Southeastern Conference’s East and West divisions similar. Ever since Urban Meyer resigned from the head coaching job at Florida in 2010, the...

Unheralded Tiger wide receiver corps makes name for itself

Tyler Kraft • September 20, 2016

The last time Missouri had more than five wide receivers with at least one touchdown catch was the 2013 season. That year, Missouri went to its first Southeastern Conference Championship and won the Cotton...

Quoted and Noted: Georgia coach Kirby Smart reflects on showdown with Missouri

Peter Baugh • September 19, 2016

Like Missouri, the Georgia football team is playing under a first-year head coach. Kirby Smart, the former Alabama defensive coordinator, calls the shots for the Bulldogs. Smart talked to the media after...