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E.J. Gaines returns as defense shuts down Volunteers

Jacob Bogage • November 3, 2013

E.J. Gaines, ailing with injured quadriceps, was forced to watch from the sideline when then-No. 5 Missouri blew a 17-point lead to South Carolina on Homecoming. A week later, the senior cornerback was...

Tigers put Rebels in their place as Lisa Henning sets career kills record

Danielle Lerner • November 2, 2013

Senior hitter Lisa Henning made program history with a school record for career kills as No.7 Missouri (26-0, 10-0 SEC) stayed undefeated with a victory over Ole Miss (25-21, 25-18, 25-18) at the Hearnes...

For Molly Kreklow, they’re not there yet

Marek Makowski • November 1, 2013

Molly Kreklow has already written this story. It began last season, after Missouri’s destined team crumbled to pieces and two leaders — Kreklow and Lisa Henning, then-juniors — remained to pick...

Ross, Tigers escape Mules in exhibition finale

Jacob Bogage • November 1, 2013

Earnest Ross made his first appearance at Mizzou Arena on Friday on the video board when he reprised his primal scream that endeared him to fans in 2012. Then the senior guard put the Tigers on the board...

Andrew Baggett leaves errant kick in the past

Katherine Knott • October 30, 2013

His stomach dropped when he saw the ball hit the upright. “There is no worse feeling,” sophomore placekicker Andrew Baggett said. “I wanted to crawl in a hole and disappear for a day or two, but...

Tigers push past Bearcats in first exhibition

Aaron Reiss • October 30, 2013

Racing up and down the court, Missouri ran away with its first exhibition game against Southwest Baptist on Tuesday, 79-53. The Tigers didn’t have control from the start, though. The Bearcats and Missouri...

Lisa Henning leads Tigers offense to hot start

Danielle Lerner • October 30, 2013

The No. 7 Missouri women’s volleyball team (25-0, 9-0 SEC) is off to its best start in program history, and looking back at the season’s halfway mark, no one saw it coming. Not even All-American...

Tiger soccer has eye on the 6th seed

Alex Schiffer • October 30, 2013

The Missouri women’s soccer team barely made it. On Sunday, the Tigers (8-7-3, 4-3-3 Southeastern Conference) clinched a spot in their second straight SEC tournament after tying Tennessee, 1-1. The...

Who’s to blame?

Derek Franks • October 30, 2013

What was your reaction after Missouri’s stunning homecoming loss to South Carolina on Saturday? Did you hang your head in anguish? Did you scream your frustrations at the top of your lungs like me?...

Mizzou falls to South Carolina on homecoming

Matt Muenzberg • October 27, 2013

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said the games don’t come down to one play. But at fourth-and-goal from the seven-yard line, down by three in double overtime, the No. 5 Tigers needed three points to extend...

Jadeveon Clowney’s quiet impact

Jack Witthaus • October 27, 2013

Quietly, he left Faurot Field, holding an unmarked pepperoni pizza box and chrome Dre Beats as he faced a cheering South Carolina throng. Turning around, Jadeveon Clowney posed for a photo with a man...

Tigers battle to draw with Lady Vols

Alex Schiffer • October 27, 2013

Going into Sunday’s game the Missouri Tigers (8-7-3, 4-3-3 SEC) needed a point to help secure their spot in the Southeastern Conference tournament. After upsetting No. 25 Kentucky in overtime Friday...