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The Maneater

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The Maneater

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The Maneater

For Molly Kreklow, a team effort

Marek Makowski September 20, 2013

Senior setter Molly Kreklow stood in the Hearnes Center, near the tunnel, before practice. Like usual, she was there early. “Our passers performed really wel,l and our hitters performed really well,”...

Missouri routs Towson to stay undefeated, breaks record

Marek Makowski September 20, 2013

Missouri volleyball coach Wayne Kreklow, now in his 14th year at the helm of the program, hasn’t experienced this in his career. “They’re playing well,” he said. Missouri (13-0) feasted upon...

Undefeated Missouri volleyball cruises to offensive success

Undefeated Missouri volleyball cruises to offensive success

Marek Makowski September 18, 2013

The transformation of senior hitter Lisa Henning has been evident in the 11-0 start, Missouri’s best beginning since 2005 (12-0). “The first year or two she was here, she was really a good swing,”...

Now a coach, Lindsey Hunter sees even more success

Danielle Lerner September 11, 2013

After stepping off the volleyball court for the last time in her senior year of college, Lindsey Hunter never anticipated she would return to the school where she made her legacy. Six years later, after...

For Molly Kreklow, home and the road

Marek Makowski September 10, 2013

Molly Kreklow’s eyes widen when she’s asked about Delano, Minn. “Delano,” she said with a smile. “It’s a pretty small farm town in western Minnesota.” The town serves as home to more than...

Missouri volleyball has ‘Something To Prove’

Missouri volleyball has ‘Something To Prove’

Marek Makowski September 3, 2013

A simple sign wields great power. For Missouri volleyball, this sign lies in the black-coated tunnel from which players emerge into the spotlight, where years of quiet practice and patience are tested...

MU takes out Idaho State, still perfect at Tiger Invitational

Danielle Lerner August 31, 2013

Missouri women’s volleyball (3-0) continued its opening weekend streak with a win over the Idaho State Bengals (25-19, 25-15, 25-20) in the Tiger Invitational Saturday at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers...

Missouri offense bombs Arkansas State to clinch Tiger Invitational

Marek Makowski August 31, 2013

When a scrappy, winless Arkansas State team looked to play spoiler against Missouri (4-0, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) in Saturday’s Tiger Invitational finale, the Tigers turned to bombs. “I think...

Tigers take down South Dakota in opener

Danielle Lerner August 30, 2013

The Missouri women’s volleyball team started its 2013 season off right, winning its first game against South Dakota (25-21, 25-17, 25-16) in the Tiger Invitational Friday at the Hearnes Center. Missouri...

For Molly Kreklow, the beginning of the end

For Molly Kreklow, the beginning of the end

Marek Makowski August 30, 2013

Molly Kreklow knew it was coming. She’s known ever since she could remember — the afternoons playing volleyball in the backyard with her mom, days before she grouped numbers and studied stats. “I...

Tigers feast upon Panthers, lead Tiger Invitational

Marek Makowski August 30, 2013

After her college debut against South Dakota Friday morning, Carly Kan just needed to warm up. “I had more nerves going into the first match today,” said the freshman, who went 8-for-18 in kills against...

Missouri prepares for season-starting Tiger Invitational

Marek Makowski August 28, 2013

After the curtains closed on Missouri’s highly-anticipated Southeastern Conference debut last season leaving the Tigers with a 10-9 record, hitter Lisa Henning left the court with a sour taste. “I...