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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

Deberg, Missouri volleyball seniors lead the way in weekend sweep against Texas A&M

The lights in the Hearnes Center dimmed as a video screened onto the jumbotron. Highlights of setter Jaden Newsome, outside hitter Kylie Deberg, setter Andrea Fuentes and right side hitter Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana...

Missouri volleyball falters against No. 7 Florida, falling just short in Game 1 and very far in Game 2

Senior hitter Kylie Deberg ran through her approach as she hammered the ball toward Florida’s back row. Her hit, too hot to handle, ricocheted off a Florida defender. But Gators’ freshman libero Elli...

Missouri volleyball prepares for tournament run, looks to improve 11-5 record

As Missouri volleyball nears the end of its extended and abnormal 2020-21 season, here’s an in-depth look at what you need to know as the Tigers seek to finish strong and make an NCAA tournament run. ###Season...

Missouri volleyball commits too many errors, falls to South Carolina in four sets

Eden Rutherford February 27, 2021

Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana transitioned back to the 10 foot line. The senior right-side hitter screamed out her play to redshirt junior setter Andrea Fuentes as she lined herself up and hit the ball...

No. 25 Missouri volleyball cruises past South Carolina

Eden Rutherford February 26, 2021

Outside hitter Anna Dixon lined up in front of the net as her teammate, senior hitter Kylie Deberg, rotated back to serve. She positioned herself arms up, elbows out and knees bent the typical blocking...

Consistency proves key as Missouri volleyball makes quick work of Georgia at home

Matthew Newkirk February 21, 2021

Until reporters asked him about it in a post-game press conference, Missouri volleyball coach Joshua Taylor didn’t know he never called timeout during tonight’s match against Georgia. His eyes lit...

Refocused No. 25 Missouri volleyball bounces back in three-set win against Georgia.

Jonah Hammel February 20, 2021

Missouri volleyball coach Joshua Taylor watched from the sideline as freshman libero Emily Brown served the ball with a 20-17 first-set lead. Georgia scrambled to return the serve, but the referee stopped...

No. 16 Missouri volleyball looks for ways to improve after Tennessee sweep

Eden Rutherford February 14, 2021

On Friday night, Missouri outside hitter Leana Mangual-Duran attacked the ball as it ricocheted off Tennessee blocker Lily Felts and landed out of bounds. Her teammates gathered around her in celebration...

Missouri volleyball loses first away match of the season to Tennessee

Eden Rutherford February 13, 2021

The call shocked Missouri, and it would remain in shock for the rest of the match. Tigers outside hitter Leandra Mangual-Duran quickly transitioned back to the line to set herself up for the attack. She...

Newsome leads Tigers to back-to-back five-set victories

Sydney Dixon January 31, 2021

Assistant coach Molly Taylor, formerly Missouri setter Molly Kreklow, pulled setter Jaden Newsome outside of the team huddle during a timeout and motioned to different positions in front of the 10-foot...

Missouri volleyball beats LSU in five-set thriller

Eden Rutherford January 31, 2021

Missouri volleyball stepped on the court with urgency and focus as it headed into its second game of the year against LSU Saturday night. After a spring season opener full of jitters and unusual errors,...

No. 17 Missouri volleyball beats LSU in its first ever spring season opener

Eden Rutherford January 30, 2021

The crowd bustled into Hearnes Center early to watch ranked No. 17 Missouri volleyball warm up before the first serve of the spring season against LSU. The Tigers came out of the locker room, racing to...