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Reagan Russell looking to break out as Alyssa Diggs returns to form

Alex Schiffer • August 28, 2013

It’s no secret that senior striker Alyssa Diggs hasn’t been herself lately. The Tigers’ biggest offensive threat is recovering from hamstring injuries and is looking to return to her top form in...

Watch your step at the Rec

Joe Trezza • August 28, 2013

What if I told you the Rec had ’roaches? What if I told you that palace, that pantheon of student recreation, with its saunas and its swimming pools, may just not be as squeaky clean as you think? Would...

E.J. Gaines wants a vacation from his vacation

Jack Witthaus • August 27, 2013

With a golden stripe blitzing through his dark hair, E.J. Gaines looks like a tiger. This season, the 5’11” 195-pound senior cornerback is the face of the Missouri defense and perhaps the entire team. Gaines...

Missouri soccer stomps Pacific 5-1 in opener

Kyle Lock • August 23, 2013

Missouri (1-0) had five goals from three players in Friday night’s 5-1 season opening victory against the Pacific Tigers (0-1). In an odd stroke of coincidence, the 5-1 score matches their score from...

Black squad sweeps Gold in annual volleyball scrimmage

Danielle Lerner • August 22, 2013

The women’s volleyball team started the 2013 season with their annual Black & Gold scrimmage Thursday night in front of 1,021 spectators at the Hearnes Center. The Black team swept Gold in three straight...

Trio of Tigers on the brink of breakouts

Alex Schiffer • August 21, 2013

While most fans know senior Alyssa Diggs as the team’s star player, by season’s end a few more Tigers could find their names in the conversation if they can build upon successful performances. Take...

Kan, Keala look to power Tigers’ 18th ranked recruiting class

Danielle Lerner • August 21, 2013

Though Hawaii may be a bit outside of Missouri volleyball’s typical recruiting base, the Tigers’ top two incoming freshmen are natives of the 50th state. Hitter Carly Kan and setter Loxley Keala power...

Missouri, Illinois may rekindle ‘Arch’ Rivalry

Derek Franks • August 21, 2013

Well, get ready for bloody battle on the gridiron, folks. We’ve got a doozy of a matchup returning to college football. After three long and tiresome seasons, it would seem that Missouri and Illinois,...

Diggs focuses beyond awards

Kyle Lock • August 21, 2013

When offered the choice of another first team award — it would be the third in her career and second in the Southeastern Conference – or Missouri’s first SEC championship, the choice for senior forward...

Mauk stays motivated as Franklin named starting quarterback

Matt Muenzberg • August 21, 2013

For about eight months, redshirt freshman Maty Mauk had a chance to be Missouri’s starting quarterback. Coach Gary Pinkel kept quiet on the subject of signal caller throughout spring practice, media...

Gov. Nixon fires up football team after last morning practice

Jack Witthaus • August 17, 2013

Saturday morning at training camp, Missouri football received a governor’s welcome. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, clad in an MU polo, watched from the sidelines and offered support for the team during the...

What to watch for as soccer season opens tonight

Alex Schiffer, Kyle Lock • August 17, 2013

The Missouri Tigers had one of their best seasons in recent memory last year, going 14-7-1. The Tigers were ranked throughout the season in the nation’s top 25, climbing as high as No. 9. After a 3-0...