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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

As postseason draws near, Haith says ‘play harder’

As postseason draws near, Haith says ‘play harder’

Jacob Bogage February 26, 2014

The first week of February was cruel to Missouri basketball. The second might have saved its season. The next two weeks — the end of the month and beginning of March — will prove the old adage true...

Mayes finds success after changing weight classes in offseason

Mayes finds success after changing weight classes in offseason

Katherine Knott February 26, 2014

Lavion Mayes hadn’t won a single tight match this season. Then, this weekend, the 141-pounder finally captured a win in a second overtime bout against Kent State’s Tyler Small. Coach Brian Smith...

Looking for positives as Mizzou basketball struggles

Nick Yahl February 26, 2014

The Missouri men’s basketball team has been a disappointment this year, struggling to punch out convincing victories and failing to win even easier games. Coach Frank Haith sits on the hot seat, as...

Frank Haith era brings ‘Demise of the Tigers’

Daniel Schmidt February 26, 2014

It’s no denying that the best college hoops team in Missouri calls St. Louis “home.” Tiger basketball fans need to sober up and quit hating on that odd-looking Billiken mascot. Facts don’t lie:...

Poor shooting ails Missouri in 56-50 loss to Tennessee

Aaron Reiss February 24, 2014

In the beginning, they stood. The Missouri fans, the Missouri players and most of the 5,000-plus in attendance – they stood. They stood for the opening tip. They stood in the early moments of the game....

I (regretfully) slept through Oshie’s goal

Daniel Schmidt February 21, 2014

I've never been a fan of hockey, but it wasn't until high school that I started to hate it. Actually it was more like resentment. My alma mater (THE St. Louis University High School) has a fantastic...

The King keeps his crown as best NBA player

Nick Yahl February 21, 2014

LeBron James or Kevin Durant? The question every NBA fan has heard and analyzed since Durant entered the league in 2007. Before Durant entered the league, the comparison was primarily between LeBron and...

Tigers squeak past Vandy

Tigers squeak past Vandy

Jacob Bogage February 20, 2014

That wasn’t supposed to happen. Two teams vying for any sort of postseason appearance couldn’t afford to shoot 43 percent from the field or allow confused freshman forward Johnathan Williams III to...

Clark, Brown trade places in Mizzou win

Matt Muenzberg February 20, 2014

Based on the stat sheet, freshman Wes Clark and junior Jabari Brown exchanged numbers Wednesday night. Clark, who entered the game shooting 28 percent in Southeastern Conference play, was perfect from...

Finucane, Stangel usher in new era for Tiger softball

Matt Muenzberg February 19, 2014

One is expected to break the school’s home run record. The other is said to be more fully developed than a three-time All-American. How does softball coach Ehren Earleywine feel about these lofty expectations...

Volleyball juniors have something new to prove

Danielle Lerner February 19, 2014

The 15 minutes of fame haven’t even begun to fade. In the wake of its historic 35-1 season, the Missouri women’s volleyball team has kept on rolling. After a shocking upset from Purdue in the second...

Male practice players play hidden role in Tiger basketball program

Male practice players play hidden role in Tiger basketball program

Aaron Reiss February 19, 2014

It’s 2:23 p.m. on a Tuesday, and Michael Luechtefeld is practicing in Mizzou Arena. He’s wearing a custom Nike Dri-FIT T-shirt. It’s gray with a Mizzou logo over the left part of his chest, and...