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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Missouri falters down the stretch, falls to Texas A&M

Missouri falters down the stretch, falls to Texas A&M

Andy Kimball February 9, 2019

Without two of its starters, Missouri still looked to be in business. With sophomores Mark Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon out, forward Reed Nikko stepped up while Missouri’s trio of freshman guards – Xavier...

Preview: Turnovers a key factor in rematch with Texas A&M

Preview: Turnovers a key factor in rematch with Texas A&M

Andy Kimball February 9, 2019

After a loss on Tuesday at No. 1 Tennessee, Missouri (11-10, 2-7 SEC) travels back to Columbia to take on Texas A&M (8-13, 1-8 SEC) Saturday. After suffering a season sweep against the Volunteers, Missouri...

Freshman growth promises stronger second half of SEC play

Freshman growth promises stronger second half of SEC play

Emily Leiker February 8, 2019

Freshman guard Xavier Pinson played a season-high 32 minutes in Missouri’s road loss against No. 1 Tennessee on Tuesday night. Since sophomore transfer Mark Smith suffered an ankle injury on Jan. 23...

Fourth quarter finally goes Missouri’s way in comeback win over Texas A&M

Fourth quarter finally goes Missouri’s way in comeback win over Texas A&M

Owen Krucoff February 8, 2019

With 10 minutes left at Mizzou Arena, the Tigers found themselves in a hole. No. 18 Texas A&M held a 52-45 lead after outscoring Missouri 20-11 in the third quarter, and given Missouri’s recent fourth...

Missouri guts out overtime win against No. 18 Texas A&M

Missouri guts out overtime win against No. 18 Texas A&M

Lucas Smith February 8, 2019

It was a classic SEC battle on Thursday night as Missouri (17-7, 6-4) faced off against No. 18 Texas A&M. The Tigers returned home after a tough road loss on Monday, looking for some redemption. They...

Missouri football picks up two recruits on National Signing Day

Missouri football picks up two recruits on National Signing Day

Max Baker February 7, 2019

After nearly a week of controversy and discussions regarding the NCAA sanctions’ impact on the Missouri football team, the Tigers received some positive recruiting news. Sci Martin and Z’Core Brooks...

Missouri loses to Tennessee 72-60

Missouri loses to Tennessee 72-60

Emily Leiker February 6, 2019

Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield stole the ball from Missouri off of a bad pass from redshirt sophomore Mitchell Smith just under four minutes into the second half. The Volunteers were on a 7-point...

An old relic made new: Hearnes Center receives much-needed facility updates

An old relic made new: Hearnes Center receives much-needed facility updates

Ben Ramirez February 6, 2019

Opening its doors in 1972, Hearnes Center has been a landmark of MU’s campus for almost half a century. With a seating bowl full of rickety seats, Hearnes gives visitors a glimpse into the past. While...

Missouri beaten on the bayou as LSU defense keeps shooters in check

Missouri beaten on the bayou as LSU defense keeps shooters in check

Owen Krucoff February 5, 2019

Sophie Cunningham trudged off the court with the opposing fans’ chants ringing in the air. For the sixth time this season, she had fouled out and would be unable to help her Missouri teammates down the...

Following sanctions, Bryant staying could save Mizzou’s football program

Following sanctions, Bryant staying could save Mizzou’s football program

Wilson Moore February 5, 2019

After the dust settled following a day of confusion and frustration, there were lots of uncertainties for Missouri football: why the NCAA came down so hard on it when programs who committed seemingly more...

Tigers make school history across the board in impressive performance at Nebraska.

Tigers make school history across the board in impressive performance at Nebraska.

Jerry Duggan, Mckenzie Knapp February 5, 2019

After a strong home performance at the Mizzou Open at Hearnes Center Feb. 1, the men’s and women’s track teams hit the road last weekend to take on competition from the Big Ten Conference, such as...

Missouri gymnastics falls to Alabama

Missouri gymnastics falls to Alabama

Caroline Stiefbold February 4, 2019

No. 16 Missouri gymnastics (4-4, 1-2 SEC) fell to No. 8 Alabama Friday night at the Hearnes Center, despite scoring a season-high 196.550. “I thought we did a good job of staying focused on ourselves...