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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

That’s the Druth: Smith’s buzzer-beater nets Missouri men’s basketball crucial road win

Jack Soble March 3, 2021

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin will never admit it. He’s a religious “one game at a time” coach, drilling into his players’ heads that no one game, no one result is bigger than the next or the...

In-Dru-bitably: Dru Smith comes up big in first half and at final buzzer

Mason Arneson March 3, 2021

Missouri men’s basketball redshirt senior guard Dru Smith nearly undid his heroic night — a 17-point, nine-assist, six-steal performance in a 72-70 victory over Florida — with three crucial mistakes...

“Winning never gets old”: No. 5 Missouri continues its perfect season in 2021 MAC Championships

Izabelle Cool March 3, 2021

Missouri arrived at the MAC Wrestling Championships in Trenton, New Jersey with its eyes on a 9th-consecutive MAC title. Redshirt junior Matt Schmitt, junior Brock Mauller, freshman Keegan O’Toole and...

Missouri baseball shows improvement but lacks consistency in home-opening series against Omaha

David Campbell March 3, 2021

Fortune smiled upon Missouri baseball this season as it played its first series at Taylor Stadium in late February, opposed to the usual long away stretch to start the year. Warmer temperatures helped...

Reeling Missouri men’s basketball prepares for big week ahead

Jack Soble March 3, 2021

In ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi’s latest projections, Missouri — which exited the AP Top 25 and are losers of four of its last five games — is in. That’s the good news for the Tigers. The bad...

Alex Honnold highlights unexpected offensive outburst from Missouri softball

Caleb Logue March 2, 2021

Missouri softball went undefeated in the South Alabama Invitational during the weekend, but their game was not without its flaws. The bottom of the lineup put together a dominant showing, while the top...

Rekindling a spark: How LaDazhia Williams is regaining her confidence with Missouri women’s basketball

Kyle Pinnell March 1, 2021

LaDazhia Williams lost her passion for basketball while she was on one of the most successful teams of the last decade. Her mom could tell, even on television. Chanel Griffin often watched her daughter...

Surtin-ly in: Noah Surtin fills in for injured Connor Brown, qualifies for NCAA Tournament

Anthony Kristensen March 1, 2021

As the weekend of the MAC Wrestling Championships approached, No. 5 Missouri didn’t expect to call sophomore Noah Surtin’s name much, if at all. The regular starter in the 125 weight class for the...

Two poor innings cost Missouri baseball chance at series win against Omaha

David Campbell March 1, 2021

Clawing their way back from a 3-0 deficit, Missouri baseball rallied at the plate, fighting their way back during the middle innings of Sunday’s matinee against Omaha. They were in prime position to...

Missouri women’s basketball takes early lead, runs with it in 20-point victory against Mississippi State

Michael Howie March 1, 2021

At the end of the first quarter, Missouri women’s basketball led by five points. It didn’t look back. A 17-12 lead turned into a 40-24 advantage at halftime, and the Tigers ultimately cruised to...

Missouri goes undefeated in South Alabama invitational

Caleb Logue February 28, 2021

Freshman starting pitcher Laurin Krings pitched six shut-out innings in Missouri’s 8-0 victory against Middle Tennessee State Sunday morning, as she attacked the zone with little fear of the opposing...

Musical inspiration paves way for Missouri baseball to split Saturday doubleheader

Mason Arneson February 28, 2021

The first eight innings of Missouri baseball’s doubleheader against Omaha were dreadful, until one of the most iconic “never give up” anthems, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin,” turned the...