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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

Missouri softball finishes nonconference tournament play with 2-2 record at Cardinal Classic

After an uneven performance saw Missouri softball go just 1-3 last weekend, the Tigers hit the road again to compete at the Cardinal Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. The women in black and gold finished...

Missouri women cruise past Tide as seniors bid farewell to Mizzou Arena

Missouri women cruise past Tide as seniors bid farewell to Mizzou Arena

Owen Krucoff March 5, 2019

So often in sports, things don’t go as envisioned. An injury here, a bad call there, or simply an off day from a star player can derail even the most well-laid plans. Sunday afternoon’s Senior Day...

Missouri baseball falters on both sides in South Dakota State loss

Missouri baseball falters on both sides in South Dakota State loss

Ben Ramirez March 5, 2019

In the top of the first inning, senior Tyler LaPlante gave up a two-run single to South Dakota State’s Logan Holtz. Though the Tigers managed to plate three runs following the first inning score by the...

Mizzou tennis faces back-to-back losses after falling 4-1 to Kentucky

March 4, 2019

Missouri (10-3, 0-2) came into their match against Kentucky (12-1, 2-0) looking for redemption after falling to Vanderbilt (6-3, 1-0) in its first conference match earlier in the road trip. Unfortunately...

Puryear sets new season-high, pulls self and MU out of rut

Puryear sets new season-high, pulls self and MU out of rut

Emily Leiker March 3, 2019

Kevin Puryear’s senior statline has not reflected that of a four-year starter. After averaging 11.5 and 11.8 points per game his freshman and sophomore seasons and 8.6 in his first season under coach...

How drive, selflessness have pushed Lauren Aldridge in basketball and beyond

How drive, selflessness have pushed Lauren Aldridge in basketball and beyond

Adam Cole March 3, 2019

Study, practice, anticipate, counter, win. It’s a process Lauren Aldridge abides by and it applies in more than one area of her hectic, double-faceted college life. Both facets are her greatest passions...

Missouri set to honor its three seniors on Sunday

Missouri set to honor its three seniors on Sunday

Lucas Smith March 3, 2019

Missouri’s three seniors have scored a combined 3,540 points in their time as Tigers. Seniors Lauren Aldridge, Sophie Cunningham and Cierra Porter all have had historic careers wearing the black and...

Sikemma, Dulle pitch Mizzou to fourth straight win

Sikemma, Dulle pitch Mizzou to fourth straight win

Wilson Moore March 2, 2019

Although Missouri baseball’s home opener against Alabama A&M ended in a win, the Tigers struggled with pitching throughout. Starter Trae Robertson, limited by pitch restrictions stemming from an elbow...

Missouri tops South Carolina, 78-63

Missouri tops South Carolina, 78-63

Andy Kimball March 2, 2019

Open on the wing, Torrence Watson called for a pass, then spotted up. After a miss 20 seconds earlier, the freshman guard wouldn’t be deterred from letting go another attempt from 3-point range. “I...

Missouri gymnastics outlasts Kentucky in close SEC match-up

March 2, 2019

No. 19 Missouri gymnastics (6-9 2-5) ended the week on a high note as they knocked-off the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats (5-6 3-4) 149.250 - 149.000 in Columbia, Missouri on Friday, March 1. The Tigers floor...

MU tennis dismantled by Vanderbilt in 7-0 loss

Wilson Moore March 2, 2019

After a 10-1 preseason, Missouri tennis came into its SEC opener against Vanderbilt looking to build on that success. The team was hoping to continue the momentum it’s gained while winning seven in a...

Game notes: Missouri baseball’s offense has room to improve, bullpen roles not fully solidified

Ben Ramirez March 1, 2019

The season was greeted with little sense of urgency for Missouri baseball. There was an inability to get runs across when they were needed most. As Coach Steve Bieser said in a press release after the...