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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Doerr reflects on 1954 Championship team

Doerr reflects on 1954 Championship team

Jack Witthaus April 2, 2013

ST. LOUIS—It may come as a surprise but in its entire athletic history, Missouri claims only one national championship in a true team sport- the 1954 College World Series. Starter Jim Doerr, who will...

Women’s Basketball loses in opening round of NIT

Matt Muenzberg March 21, 2013

With just over four minutes to play, senior guard Sydney Crafton laid the ball in to put Missouri up by six. It appeared her senior year, her first winning season at either the high school or collegiate...

Resist the temptation to taunt Eustachy for his past

Kalen Wagoner March 19, 2013

Larry Eustachy knows the University of Missouri all too well. The Colorado State head coach, whose team was matched up against the Tigers in its first game of the upcoming NCAA Tournament, suffered the...

Baseball steals one from No. 6 South Carolina

Baseball steals one from No. 6 South Carolina

Jack Witthaus March 19, 2013

Few believed Missouri baseball (6-9, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) could hold their own in the Southeastern Conference. Record crowds, star pitching and a win against No. 6 South Carolina (17-3, 2-1 SEC)...

Missouri responds to criticism, sweeps Ole Miss

Missouri responds to criticism, sweeps Ole Miss

Matt Muenzberg March 19, 2013

After cutting it close in a doubleheader against Evansville on Wednesday, Missouri softball coach Ehren Earleywine ripped into his team’s offensive effort. Missouri responded emphatically, scoring more...

Experienced Tigers look to peak at NCAA tournament

Ryan Williamson March 19, 2013

Senior heavyweight Dom Bradley knew two years ago this year’s Missouri wrestling team would be experienced. “Part of the reason I took an Olympic redshirt was I knew this team was going to have a...

Millinghaus’ last second floater sinks Missouri’s SEC tourney hopes

Jacob Bogage March 16, 2013

Two of senior Laurence Bowers’ passes fell into the wrong hands and Ole Miss sharpshooter Marshall Henderson scored a game-high 27 as the third-seeded Rebels (24-8, 13-7 Southeastern Conference) battled...

Tigers look to avenge last year’s NCAA disappointment

Ryan Williamson March 15, 2013

There seems to be some striking similarities between last year’s Missouri wrestling team and this year’s. Both were able to take home conference championships and qualified all 10 wrestlers for the...

Softball sweeps Evansville, but Earleywine not happy

Matt Muenzberg March 15, 2013

The Missouri softball team swept Evansville in its doubleheader Wednesday, but to coach Ehren Earleywine, not all wins are created equal. “I thought we stunk,” Earleywine said. The No. 8 Tigers snuck...

Can we go back to having just one jersey?

Derek Franks March 15, 2013

You know college athletic programs have taken it too far when they dress teams up in jerseys more suitable for hippies than athletes. For the upcoming 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, Adidas has...

Hockey roots give Kelly an edge at the plate

Hockey roots give Kelly an edge at the plate

Jack Witthaus March 15, 2013

“Hey, big spender!” The bass blares from his walk-up song, shaking the metal bleachers, as junior Dylan Kelly smoothly walks to the dish Tuesday afternoon against Jackson State at Taylor Stadium....

Defense pushes Missouri past A&M in SEC tourney

Defense pushes Missouri past A&M in SEC tourney

Kyle Lock March 15, 2013

NASHVILLE — The No. 6 Missouri Tigers (23-9, 11-7 Southeastern Conference) avenged a mid-season loss to No. 11 Texas A&M on Thursday night in the second round of the SEC tournament. Despite sloppy play...