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Can Missouri beat Georgia?

Joe Trezza • October 9, 2013

It’s hard to forget what happened last year when Georgia came to town. Well, it’s hard to forget the outcome. Missouri led for almost three quarters in its first ever Southeastern Conference...

Tonight I’m a Pirates fan

Derek Franks • October 9, 2013

If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of two kinds of people. You’re either a Cardinals fan, completely taken aback and appalled by even the slightest mention of someone hoping the Red Birds...

No. 25 Missouri sweeps Austin Peay, ties record

Marek Makowski • October 8, 2013

Coach Wayne Kreklow was on his feet all night in Missouri’s lopsided victory against Austin Peay State University on Tuesday, the Tigers’ last non-conference match of the year. While APSU coach...

With win over Auburn, volleyball one win off record

Danielle Lerner • October 7, 2013

The Missouri volleyball team (18-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) is one win shy of matching its school record for best season start after sweeping Auburn on Friday night (27-25, 25-11, 25-21) to go 3-0...

Aggies tame Tigers in 2-1 loss

Danielle Lerner • October 7, 2013

Too little, too late was the theme of the day as Missouri soccer (6-6-1) failed to deliver on a late second half comeback in a 2-1 loss to Texas A&M in front of 1,734 fans Sunday at Audrey J. Walton Stadium. Amid...

Tigers sink Commodores in SEC opener

Matt Muenzberg • October 6, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A nearly perfect first quarter spotted Missouri a 20-point lead at Vanderbilt. Missouri senior quarterback James Franklin went 9-for-10 in the first frame for 100 yards and two touchdowns. “That’s...

Pinkel backs Franklin in good times and bad

Jacob Bogage • October 6, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Celebrating his team’s first Southeastern Conference win of the year in a 51-28 drubbing of Vanderbilt, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel conveyed a fiery validation of senior quarterback...

Tiger fans commandeer Vanderbilt Stadium

Kyle Lock • October 6, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Missouri Tigers (5-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) arrived at Vanderbilt Stadium a little after 4 p.m. Saturday. The team unloaded off the bus and was welcomed by Tiger fans who...

For modest fan section, the party goes on

Marek Makowski • October 3, 2013

Cole Foss, the director of Missouri volleyball’s fan base VolleyZou, wanted to help next year’s student-section leaders. So, Wednesday night, he threw a watch party — a test run. With the assistance...

Henning has season-best night as Tigers take tough match over Arkansas

Danielle Lerner • October 2, 2013

Missouri dropped a set for the first time in 10 matches but continued their 17-game winning streak and improved their conference record to 2-0, beating Arkansas on Wednesday night in four sets (25-18,...

Tiger Tailgate Recycling keeps parking lots clean

Tom Heagney • October 2, 2013

When it reaches full capacity on college game days, Memorial Stadium holds enough fans to become the ninth-largest city in Missouri. For many of these fans, college game day is a sacred tradition, one...

Missouri’s ‘Three-headed monster’ strikes fear into defenses

Matt Muenzberg • October 2, 2013

A fierce jungle cat lurks in Missouri’s backfield. “The three-headed monster is what we like to call it,” sophomore center Evan Boehm said. Running backs Russell Hansbrough, Henry Josey and Marcus...