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The Maneater

Missouri freshman Madison Uptegrove and her teammates have a group hug at home plate after she hit a three-run home run during the Black vs. Gold Game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Mizzou Softball Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Uptegrove, who is a Columbia native, holds the top spot in Father Tolton record book for doubles, triples and total bases.

Missouri softball swept 3-0 in Alabama series

Rebecca Jackson, Sports Reporter May 4, 2025

With three straight losses to Alabama, Missouri softball drops to 23-29 on the season and 4-17 in SEC play. Game 1 The Tigers’ first game against the Alabama Crimson Tide resulted in a 4-2 loss....

A softball player preparing to field the ball.

Missouri falls in the series against Mississippi State 2-1

Rebecca Jackson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

The Tigers traveled to Starkville, Mississippi to play Mississippi State April 11-13. They walked away from the weekend with two losses and one win. Game 1 Missouri took its first loss to the Bulldogs...

A group of softball players hugging at home plate after a home run.

Missouri softball prevails against Missouri State State 7-2

Rebecca Jackson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

On April 2, the Missouri Tigers squared off against their instate rival, Missouri State, and obtained the win 7-2. Junior pitcher Cierra Harrison pitched the first five innings, earning eight strikeouts...

Missouri freshman Zoe Lazar keeps her eyes on the ball during her singles match against SEMO sophomore Juliette Demunck on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Green Tennis Center in Columbia, Mo. Missouri’s team record is now 7-1.

Zoe Lazar has hit the ground running for Missouri Tigers tennis after a life-changing decision

Jackson West, Sports Reporter April 28, 2025

Three months ago, Zoe Lazar had never practiced with a collegiate tennis team. Now, after an incredible turnaround, she’s starting as a freshman for the Missouri Tigers. It was November 2024 when Lazar...

Missouri sophomore cross country runner Elissa Barnard leads a group of runners during the women’s DI 6k race at the Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo. Barnard finished in 209th place with a time of 22:39.2.

Missouri track and field brought home 17 event titles with record setting performances

Lucas Drengwitz, Sports Reporter April 28, 2025

Missouri track and field brought home 17 individual event titles at the Cougar Classic in Edwardsville, Illinois. Alicia Burnett claimed two of the event titles while setting school record times in the...

Missouri baseball swept by Oklahoma

Missouri baseball swept by Oklahoma

Sam Meyer, Sports Reporter April 27, 2025

Missouri baseball looked to gain its first conference win of the year, this time in a series against the now No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners. The Tigers yet again failed at achieving this goal. Pitching woes...

MU’s Club Triathlon competes with ongoing dedication and collaboration

MU’s Club Triathlon competes with ongoing dedication and collaboration

Sophie Silvers, Sports Reporter April 25, 2025

What started as a shared space for runners has evolved into a full-throttle triathlon team that swims, bikes and runs through the school year. With a balance of competition and camaraderie, each member...

Missouri softball takes down SIUE 10-2

Missouri softball takes down SIUE 10-2

Rebecca Jackson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2025

Missouri Tigers softball secured a 10-2 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Junior pitcher Taylor Pannell started on the mound and held her position the entire game. She finished with a...

Missouri baseball swept by Arkansas, allowing 51 Razorback runs

Missouri baseball swept by Arkansas, allowing 51 Razorback runs

Sam Meyer, Sports Reporter April 25, 2025

Missouri baseball looked to gain its first conference win of the year in a series against the now No. 1-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks. It became clear early, however, that the Tigers’ hopes of achieving...

Missouri track and field shine in the heptathlon at the Joe Walker Invite

Missouri track and field shine in the heptathlon at the Joe Walker Invite

Lucas Drengwitz, Sports Reporter April 25, 2025

The University of Missouri track and field team traveled to the University of Mississippi for the Joe Walker Invitational on April 4-5. Emanuele Bellanova and Brooke Sawatzky headlined the performances...

Missouri junior wide receiver Luther Burden III attempts to catch the ball during the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Burden caught a 25-yard pass in the endzone during the first overtime period, sending the game into a second overtime.

2025 NFL draft profile: Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III

Brady Shanahan, Sports Reporter April 22, 2025

On Oct. 19, 2021, East St. Louis wide receiver Luther Burden III sat in his high school gym, ready to make his college decision. In front of him sat three hats — Georgia, Alabama and Missouri — each...

Missouri graduate student quarterback Brady Cook waves while the seniors were being honored on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Cook scored a total of 20 rushing touchdowns during his five seasons on the team.

2025 NFL draft profile: Missouri quarterback Brady Cook

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter April 22, 2025

The 2025 quarterback draft class is the least venerated since Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis headlined an underwhelming group of prospects in 2022. Last year saw six quarterbacks taken in the first twelve...