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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

A group of Missouri students stand at the front of the volleyball court with shirts reading “Forest Fire” on Tuesday, Sept. 9th, 2025, at Hearnes Arena in Columbia, Mo. Before the start of the game the letters on their bodies were intact, but towards the end of the match, their excitement and sweat had faded the letters.

Missouri Volleyball falls 3-1 to No. 5 ranked Stanford Cardinal

Morgan Poston, Sports Reporter September 16, 2025

The Missouri Tigers hosted the Stanford Cardinal Sept. 9 in their home opener, ultimately losing the match 3-1. Despite the loss, it was an impressive game across the board for the Tigers, as senior...

Missouri running back Brendon Haygood is tackled by Louisiana-Lafayette Linebacker Caleb Kibodi on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. This is Haygood’s first year with Missouri after signing as a three-star recruit from Texas.

Three takeaways from Missouri’s defeat against Louisiana, 52-10

Tanner Coerr, Sports Reporter September 15, 2025

Missouri football had a dominant performance against Louisiana in week three, totaling 606 yards while holding the Ragin’ Cajuns to just 121 in a 52-10 victory. Here are three takeaways from the rout.  Ahmad...

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy pushes away from defense in a game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri scored a touchdown in every quarter, with two in the second.

Ahmad Hardy leads Missouri football to blowout win over Louisiana

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor September 15, 2025

After the hectic Border War weekend, the No. 25-ranked Missouri Tigers football shifted attention to its Week 3 opponent, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Tigers entered the game as 27.5-point favorites...

Missouri men's golf places sixth in the Folds of Honor

Missouri men’s golf places sixth in the Folds of Honor

Owen Jury, Sports Reporter September 13, 2025

Missouri men’s golf finished the Folds of Honor on a high note, placing sixth amongst the 15 teams competing — a vast improvement from the 11th place it sat in after day one. Missouri's first match...

Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II yells at the crowd in the game against
Kansas on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

A look into the future of Missouri men’s basketball

Owen Jury, Sports Reporter September 12, 2025

Missouri men’s basketball is heading into year 4 of the Dennis Gates experience, and although there are some doubts about his on-court coaching ability, Gates has solidified himself as one of the best...

Freshman Leads Missouri women’s golf to Sam Golden Invitational title

Freshman Leads Missouri women’s golf to Sam Golden Invitational title

Anika Austvold, Sports Reporter September 12, 2025

Missouri women’s golf teed off its season at the Sam Golden Invitational in Corinth, Texas on Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9.  The Tigers, who placed first out of 13 teams, were led by freshman...

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet holds his trophy high after a successful play while ​​Kevin Coleman Jr. and Dominic Giudice look on during Missouri’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Norfleet finished the game with two touchdowns and 76 receiving yards against Kansas.

Missouri Football Opponent Preview: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Killian Wright, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Editor's note: Kickoff was moved to 12 p.m. from 3 p.m. Missouri Tigers football will look to extend its season win streak to three with a non-conference contest against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns...

New faces lead Missouri Tigers Volleyball to 3-1 start

New faces lead Missouri Tigers Volleyball to 3-1 start

Ben Kerber, Sports Reporter September 10, 2025

The No. 23-ranked Missouri Tigers are off to a 3-1 start in the 2025 season after splitting a two-game series with Arkansas State on Friday. Here are three takeaways from the team's first four games. Alexander...

Missouri forward Mia Devrouax presses upfield against defender Olyvia Pugh in the first half of a match against Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers came away with a 1-0 victory over the Roos.

Missouri women’s soccer topples Kansas City 1-0 in non-conference finale

Jack Wiselogel, Sports Reporter September 10, 2025

Missouri Soccer defeated the Kansas City Roos 1-0 on Sept. 7 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium, closing out its non-conference schedule with a narrow victory. The Tigers struck first, with junior defender...

How the Royals can make a late playoff push

How the Royals can make a late playoff push

Tristan Tirado, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

The Kansas City Royals find themselves right in the middle of the Wild Card race for a second year in a row. Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Carlos Estevez and captain Salvador Perez have led the team’s...

Missouri forward Emily Derucki goes for a header against Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers open SEC play Friday September 12th against Texas and then take on #2 Tennessee the following Thursday.

Missouri Tigers soccer shut down by Undefeated Illini

Cameron Brown, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

Missouri soccer was back in action on Thursday, Sept. 4, facing the undefeated Illinois Fighting Illini. Coming into this game, the Tigers were 2-2-1 and ready to start a four-game home stand. Despite...

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Morgan Poston, Sports Reporter September 9, 2025

Missouri Tigers volleyball and the Arkansas State Red Wolves split a two-game series in Jonesboro, Arkansas, ending the matchup in a 1-1 tie. The Tigers' trip down south was successful for players across...