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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Missouri wrestling sinks teeth into tough schedule

Missouri wrestling sinks teeth into tough schedule

Sean Mael September 27, 2016

Missouri wrestling recently finalized its schedule for the 2016-17 season. Within the first month of the season, Mizzou will face two top-five teams and travel for a conference dual and a tournament. The...

Defensive line improves after slow start to season

Defensive line improves after slow start to season

Tyler Kraft September 26, 2016

Two weeks ago, Missouri’s defensive line was in disarray. The Tigers’ feared defensive line appeared toothless in its first two games, recording only one sack and 10 tackles for loss in Missouri’s...

Notebook: Scherer’s first interception, a birthday celebration and more

Notebook: Scherer’s first interception, a birthday celebration and more

Nick Kelly September 25, 2016

After linebacker Michael Scherer intercepted a Delaware State pass in the first quarter on Saturday, he immediately brought the ball to the sideline where DeMontie Cross awaited him. Cross, Missouri’s...

After placing 11th at Olympic Trials, Sansoucie ready for final college season

After placing 11th at Olympic Trials, Sansoucie ready for final college season

Peter Baugh September 25, 2016

The summer after Andrew Sansoucie’s freshman year, he went back home to Wentzville. He worked as a swimming coach and, he admits, did not train enough on his own. When he returned to Columbia for his...

Mizzou women’s golf finishes sixth at Lady Paladin Invitational

Garrett Jones September 25, 2016

Missouri women’s golf team finished sixth at this weekend’s Lady Paladin Invitational, hosted by Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. The Tigers shot +17 overall for the tournament. Twenty...

Missouri volleyball sweeps Ole Miss

Anne Rogers September 25, 2016

Missouri volleyball’s Melanie Crow held the ball calmly as she prepared to serve in Sunday’s home match against Ole Miss. The junior looked cool and collected, even as she stared down her former team...

Missouri soccer wins in overtime after Hess’ goal

Langston Newsome September 25, 2016

Despite a sluggish start, Missouri soccer (8-3, 3-1) outlasted Mississippi State 2-1 with a late goal from budding star sophomore Allie Hess. “We needed to match their effort,” coach Bryan Blitz said....

Lashway leads Missouri tennis at the Mizzou Invitational

Hannah Schram September 25, 2016

Junior Brianna Lashway led Missouri tennis this weekend at the Mizzou Invitational in Kansas City. Lashway sealed two doubles wins and came out undefeated in singles play throughout the invite. During...

Gaston excited for role as Missouri tennis head coach

Gaston excited for role as Missouri tennis head coach

Hannah Schram September 24, 2016

After serving as an associate coach over the summer, Missouri tennis’ Colt Gaston was officially named head coach for the program Sept. 3. With eight years of prior assistant coaching experience, Gaston...

Mark Leroux looks to build champions on and off the golf course

Garrett Jones September 24, 2016

In sports, coaches are generally seen as daunting, authoritative figures with a high-profile, high-pressure position. For men’s golf coach Mark Leroux, it’s quite the contrary. He’d much rather stay...

Moore hauls in four touchdowns as Missouri routs Delaware State

Moore hauls in four touchdowns as Missouri routs Delaware State

Tyler Kraft September 24, 2016

First, it was a 4-yard fade pass to the corner of the south end zone. Then, it was a 6-yard slant pass for a second touchdown. A few minutes later, there was a 9-yard screen that turned into a third score. Finally,...

Takeaways: Forced turnovers, wide receivers propel Missouri to victory

Takeaways: Forced turnovers, wide receivers propel Missouri to victory

Nick Kelly September 24, 2016

What Faurot Field lacked in people on Saturday, Missouri made up for with points. In front of a small crowd, the Tigers scored 79 points, the most they have scored in a game since 1890. Missouri improved...