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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Cunningham, Mizzou defense overwhelm Illini in 72-55 Braggin’ Rights victory

Cunningham, Mizzou defense overwhelm Illini in 72-55 Braggin’ Rights victory

Adam Cole December 23, 2017

After a neck-and-neck first quarter of play, a Cierra Porter layup early in the second quarter gave Missouri a two-point lead and the Tigers never looked back, holding onto the lead for the rest of the...

Robertson makes key plays at both ends as Mizzou holds off Stephen F. Austin

Robertson makes key plays at both ends as Mizzou holds off Stephen F. Austin

Bennett Durando December 20, 2017

Kassius Robertson didn’t need a redemptive moment, but he took the opportunity for one anyway. After two uncharacteristic missed free throws failed to pad Missouri’s precarious one-point lead, the...

Previewing Missouri basketball’s matchup against Stephen F. Austin

Previewing Missouri basketball’s matchup against Stephen F. Austin

Garrett Jones December 19, 2017

When Missouri men’s basketball released its 2017-18 schedule, many were quick to circle nonconference matchups against teams from large conferences, such as a Nov. 10 bout against Big 12 foe Iowa State...

Sophie Cunningham propels Missouri women’s basketball to 75-55 win over Indiana

Sophie Cunningham propels Missouri women’s basketball to 75-55 win over Indiana

Adam Cole December 17, 2017

After a pivotal third quarter that saw junior Sophie Cunningham score 17 of her 19 points, the Tigers were able to pull away from Indiana and seal a 75-55 win in the West Palm Invitational. Cunningham...

Mizzou men’s basketball tops North Florida at home

Mizzou men’s basketball tops North Florida at home

Garrett Jones December 17, 2017

Missouri men’s basketball (9-2) overpowered the North Florida Ospreys in a home nonconference win on Saturday. The Tigers did just about everything right in their 85-51 victory, the team’s fourth...

Missouri volleyball to replace five graduating seniors for the 2018 season

Missouri volleyball to replace five graduating seniors for the 2018 season

Liad Lerner December 12, 2017

Second referee Brian Hemelgarn had made his decision. The instant replay showed that redshirt senior Kira Larson’s hit had indeed landed out of bounds and the call was confirmed as the match-winning...

Three takeaways from Missouri gymnastics’ Black & Gold exhibition

Three takeaways from Missouri gymnastics’ Black & Gold exhibition

Liad Lerner, Reagan Loftus December 11, 2017

Missouri gymnastics held its annual Black & Gold exhibition Saturday, Dec. 9, at Hearnes Center. Head coach Shannon Welker was satisfied with the way his team performed in front of the home crowd. “This...

Cunningham’s career night leads Tigers to ninth straight win

Cunningham’s career night leads Tigers to ninth straight win

Anderson Kimball December 10, 2017

Junior Sophie Cunningham caught a pass and then nailed a 3 from the left wing on Missouri’s opening possession. Missouri was up 3-0 and the Sophie Cunningham show was underway at Mizzou Arena. Cunningham...

Missouri basketball cruises to victory against Green Bay, 100-77

Missouri basketball cruises to victory against Green Bay, 100-77

Garrett Jones December 10, 2017

The television listing of Saturday night’s game between Missouri and Green Bay on SEC Network could’ve read “The Jordan Geist show” instead of the usual “College Basketball.” Junior guard...

Tigers women’s basketball out-scraps in-state rival St. Louis for 70-58 home win

Tigers women’s basketball out-scraps in-state rival St. Louis for 70-58 home win

Adam Cole December 9, 2017

It was a night of hard-fought basketball at Mizzou Arena on Friday with in-state rival Saint Louis in Columbia to take on the Tigers. Mizzou women’s basketball held off the Billikens by a score of 70-58,...

Mizzou volleyball’s season ends with 3-0 loss to No. 1 Penn State

Mizzou volleyball’s season ends with 3-0 loss to No. 1 Penn State

Chelsea Roemer December 8, 2017

Walking off the court after the third set, the Missouri volleyball team huddled together for what would be the last time for the 2017 season. The Tigers’ campaign came to a close after being swept by...

Ryan Walters named as defensive coordinator for Missouri football

Ryan Walters named as defensive coordinator for Missouri football

Garrett Jones December 8, 2017

Missouri football head coach Barry Odom filled a vacancy that had been open since September when he promoted defensive backs coach Ryan Walters to defensive coordinator on Friday. "I'm really excited...