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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Volleyball putting ‘preseason’ behind

Will Jarvis September 30, 2014

It doesn’t take much to change a lot. Missouri coach Wayne Kreklow told his volleyball team this to instill a sense of confidence heading into conference play. Though Mizzou (11-5, 2-0 Southeastern...

After 1,000, Kreklow not done

After 1,000, Kreklow not done

Michael Natelli September 30, 2014

Sunday's match against Tennessee marked Missouri coach Wayne Kreklow's 1,000th career match as a head volleyball coach. He had no idea. "Guess I've been doing this a long time," he said earlier in the...

Mizzou gets second SEC sweep

Will Jarvis September 28, 2014

The girls just wanna have fun. On Sunday at the Hearnes Center, they sure did. Missouri dominated its second Southeastern Conference match of the year in a three-set sweep of Tennessee, enjoying itself...

Tigers sweep Bulldogs in SEC opener

Michael Natelli September 27, 2014

Conference opener? No problem. Playing on national television? No problem. Giving up an 7-2 lead? No problem. The Missouri Tigers found themselves with a comfortable five-point cushion early in the...

Little’s records didn’t come easy

Will Jarvis September 19, 2014

Whitney Little could not help but crack a smile. After being asked about her new career blocking record (455) she set this past weekend in Idaho, the senior All-American middle blocker was almost giddy. “It’s...

Volleyball still addressing problems before SEC play

Will Jarvis September 16, 2014

A week ago, things looked pretty grim for the Missouri volleyball team. A lot can change in a week. Following a disappointing five-game homestand, the Tigers traveled to Idaho with a 4-4 record on the...

Tigers flip switch in Idaho

Michael Natelli September 14, 2014

The Missouri Tigers came into last weekend’s Idaho Nike Invitational with four wins. They leave the University of Idaho having doubled that total. Having been plagued by inconsistent play through their...

Lack of mental consistency plagues volleyball

Michael Natelli September 9, 2014

They weren’t ready. “I don’t think we prepared mentally for this game,” Missouri coach Wayne Kreklow said of his team after a surprise loss at the hands of Oakland University on Saturday. Coaches...

Meister emerging as leader for Tigers

Meister emerging as leader for Tigers

Michael Natelli September 9, 2014

The postgame press conference was a struggle for senior libero Sarah Meister. Her voice was almost gone. “Very gone,” she said with a smile, clearly straining to deliver her words. “I don’t think...

Volleyball falls to SLU

Will Jarvis September 9, 2014

When you give away points, you lose. Period. The Missouri volleyball team learned this lesson the hard way Tuesday night at the Hearnes Center, falling to in-state rival Saint Louis University in five...

Volleyball beats Xavier in five

Michael Natelli September 7, 2014

Missouri coach Wayne Kreklow had but one question: can you please stop doing this? “Can you please stop doing this?” Kreklow asked after the Tigers’ stressful five-set win over the Xavier Musketeers...

Mizzou falls to Oakland

Will Jarvis September 6, 2014

One step forward and two steps back. That seems to be the recurring theme of the Missouri volleyball team in its 2014 campaign. Following a memorable win on Friday night, the Tigers fell to Oakland in...