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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

The anatomy of a pinch runner: Claire Cahalan and Danielle Blackstun’s unique role with Missouri softball

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

Two freshmen have become an integral part of the Tigers’ game plan while only starting one game combined all season. There can only be nine players on a softball diamond for one team at...

New team, same result: Missouri softball takes series win against Mississippi State in final home series

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

The Tigers followed a familiar formula, winning the first two games before losing the third in heart-breaking fashion Missouri wrapped up its final home series of the season, defeating Mississippi...

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Missouri softball’s use of advanced analytics and the change in the industry; a conversation with Alivia Forshey

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

How one woman has impacted the Tigers without ever dawning a black-and-gold uniform Sports is viewed as a game of numbers. For softball, it’s the number of hits a player whacks, the number...

No. 13 Missouri drops to 8-10 in SEC play after losing to Georgia

Jake Ciancio May 5, 2024

Outstanding offense from freshman Abby Hay isn’t enough as Georgia defeats Missouri 2-1 in the series No. 13 Missouri traveled to Athens, Georgia for a top-15 showdown against No. 9 Georgia....

Consistent pitching + clutch hitting = 4-1 Missouri softball win over SIUE

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

Lilly Whitten’s six innings of one-run pitching proved enough to lead the Tigers to another win Shutdown pitching combined with key hits early helped Missouri softball beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...

Takeaways from No. 13 Missouri softball’s loss against No. 9 Georgia

Dylan Heinrich April 24, 2024

The Tigers’ offensive woes continue after a 2-1 series loss in Athens Another road series, another series loss for No. 13 Missouri softball. While the Tigers avoided getting swept by No....

Missouri softball wins series against No. 9 Florida

Jake Ciancio April 24, 2024

The Tigers rode a sixth inning comeback in the first game against the Gators, and carried their momentum forward to win the second game   No. 15 Missouri softball defended their home turf...

Three lessons from Missouri softball’s series win against No. 9 Florida

Dylan Heinrich April 19, 2024

A bounceback weekend was just what the doctor ordered for the Tigers After going 1-3 the previous week, Missouri softball dropped from No. 11 to No. 15 in the USA Softball Collegiate Top...

Missouri softball beats Drake, earning coach Larissa Anderson her 200th Tiger win

Jake Ciancio April 12, 2024

Cierra Harrison racks up five strikeouts and gets back in the win column against Drake before heading home for a series with No. 9 Florida  Missouri softball traveled to Iowa for a quick...

Three takeaways from Missouri softball’s games at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Jake Ciancio April 11, 2024

Offense struggled against top opponents as Missouri softball wins 3-of-5 at the Mary Nutter Classic Missouri softball’s 10-0 record was put to the test at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic...

Missouri softball loses road series to No. 19 Arkansas

Dylan Heinrich April 10, 2024

The Tigers couldn’t solve Arkansas’ pitching, and have now lost three of their last four games Missouri softball entered the weekend 4-5 in SEC play, looking to crack .500. That dream...

Three takeaways from Missouri softball’s matchup with Arkansas

Jake Ciancio April 10, 2024

Laurin Krings and Cierra Harrison struggled on the road, allowing three runs and five runs in their respective starts, however, Krings got the win in game 2 behind a strong offensive performance from...