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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

Missouri softball relies on early offense, late pitching to hold narrow lead for 6-5 win

Caleb Logue February 25, 2021

A five-run rally, a triple off the wall and six innings of pitching dominance were enough to narrowly win Missouri its Wednesday night game against UCF, 6-5. Freshman shortstop Jenna Laird tripled in...

Post-tournament(s) notebook: Freshman stars, lights-out pitching and a menacing team at the plate

Michael Howie February 24, 2021

It's been an impressive first two weekends for No. 21 Missouri softball. After four games in Tallahassee and four in Boca Raton, the Tigers sit at 6-2, losing only to No. 12 Florida State and Iowa State. Of...

Starting at the top: Missouri softball batters at top of order bring leadership, results

Anthony Kristensen February 22, 2021

No. 21 Missouri softball largely had the top of its rotation to thank for its 3-1 start to the season. Senior center fielder Brooke Wilmes, left fielder Cayla Kessinger and catcher Hatti Moore all started...

Missouri softball goes 3-1 in weekend tournament

Caleb Logue February 22, 2021

Missouri softball won three games after dropping their first game of the weekend at FAU’s “Strike Out Cancer” tournament after its starting pitching improved quickly. Sophomore Jordan Weber opened...

With little prep time, No. 21 Missouri softball heads to Strike-Out Cancer Tournament

Anthony Kristensen February 20, 2021

As the weather emergency in Texas continues to cause problems in the state, No. 21 Missouri’s games against Prairie View A&M, No. 23 Baylor and Northwestern State were canceled. To keep the team active...

No. 23 Missouri softball sweeps Memphis, splits series with No. 12 Florida State

Anthony Kristensen February 17, 2021

Far from the single-digit temperatures and snowfall of mid-Missouri, No. 23 Missouri took advantage of the warmth and the rain that Florida’s capital had to offer. Traveling to face Memphis and No....

‘Our language is about championships’:No. 23 Missouri softball sets high goals in season filled with challenges

Anthony Kristensen February 12, 2021

In front of the computer screen for the first press conference of the 2021 season, Missouri softball coach Larissa Anderson looked ahead at a season unlike any other. Currently ranked No. 23 in the country,...

Tigers notch first series win against Ole Miss

Tigers notch first series win against Ole Miss

Ben Pfeifer March 8, 2020

Missouri softball (18-6, 2-0 SEC), picked up its first series victory on Saturday, defeating Ole Miss (12-12, 0-2 SEC 6-1). The Tigers raked against the Rebels for the second straight outing, totaling...

Missouri Softball comes away 3-3 at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Shannon Belt February 25, 2020

After going 4-2 last week at the St.Pete/Clearwater Invitational, No.18 Missouri Softball (12-5) traveled to Cathedral City,California, for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. The Tigers managed to break...

MU softball shines in first year under Larissa Anderson

MU softball shines in first year under Larissa Anderson

Many expected 2019 to be a rebuilding year for Missouri softball. After former coach Ehren Earleywine was fired before the 2018 regular season, interim coach Gina Fogue took over. In 11 years as coach,...

Norman’s effort on mound not enough as Missouri falls to Auburn 3-0

Jerry Duggan May 11, 2019

After fighting its way to a .500 record in SEC play in coach Larissa Anderson’s first season at the helm, the Missouri softball team entered the SEC Tournament as a No. 7 seed. All but guaranteed a berth...

Missouri falls to South Carolina in series finale

Missouri falls to South Carolina in series finale

Caroline Stiefbold May 8, 2019

Despite a late rally, Missouri softball (32-22, 12-12) dropped its third game against South Carolina (36-16, 9-14) on Sunday, 5-2. “We tell the whole team we’re playing for our seniors,” coach Larissa...