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Xavier spoils Gant’s Mizzou debut

Daniel Witt • December 13, 2014

Missouri made just one field goal in the in the game’s first nine minutes Saturday. The Tigers went down by 13 and were shooting 2-11 from the field. When freshman guard Jakeenan Gant entered the game,...

Confidence is key to Tiger turnaround

Daniel Witt • December 11, 2014

Coming into his first season at the helm of Missouri basketball, head coach Kim Anderson knew that his team would face some stumbling blocks. At 4-4, the Tigers have stumbled through the first month to...

From Lambs to Rams

Daniel Schmidt • December 11, 2014

Have I ever told you guys how much I love the St. Louis Rams? I've had my moments of doubt, where I've begged them to move to LA or sworn on all that is holy that I would never watch another one of their...

Allen steps up, leads Tigers past Elon

Will Jarvis • December 11, 2014

Fans might know #5 for the Missouri Tigers as D’Angelo Allen, but inside the locker room, teammates have given him another name to go by. “Fat Boy.” “I’m just trying to get in shape, and if...

Chemistry boosts Tigers past Saint Louis

Bruno Vernaschi • December 9, 2014

Late in the second half of Missouri’s 74-50 win over Saint Louis on Monday night, senior guard Morgan Eye hit a 27-foot 3-pointer to extend the Tigers’ lead. She said she was “just kind of feeling...

Making a ‘meaner guy’ out of Johnathan Williams III

Will Jarvis • December 9, 2014

Johnathan Williams III has one crucial downfall, according to Missouri men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson. He’s just too nice. It was easy to see when his 6-foot-9-inch frame humbly walked into...

Tigers struggle to draw first blood

Daniel Witt • December 9, 2014

The Missouri men’s basketball team has held a halftime lead twice in eight games. “We need to do a better job early in games,” Missouri coach Kim Anderson said. “We need to execute better.” Anderson...

Citrus Bowl: Scouting the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Jason Lowenthal • December 9, 2014

No. 16 Missouri (10-3, 7-1 SEC) takes on No. 25 Minnesota (8-4, 5-3 B1G) on Jan. 1 at the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Maneater writer Jason Lowenthal scouted the Golden Gophers...

Frericks becomes ‘anchor’ for Missouri program

Bruno Vernaschi • December 9, 2014

It seems like everyone on the Missouri women’s basketball team has a specialty. Morgan Eye is the go-to 3-point shooter. Juanita Robinson has incredible ball-handling skills. Lindsey Cunningham’s...

Christmas training not so bad this year

Mitchell Forde • December 9, 2014

When most people hear the word “Christmas,” they think of a fun, relaxing holiday. When swimmers hear “Christmas,” we think of Christmas training, and it evokes very different feelings. Even as...

Second half of swim season begins, bringing difficulties

Mitchell Forde • December 8, 2014

For swimmers, it’s halftime of our season, and while we do not have another meet for more than a month, there seems to be more going on than ever. Prior to Thanksgiving break, we competed in the Mizzou...

Tigers to face Minnesota in Citrus Bowl

Will Jarvis • December 7, 2014

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel clearly remembers the last time he was at the Citrus Bowl. In 1972, when Pinkel and Kent State traveled down to Orlando to play in the Tangerine Bowl — the game's former name...