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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

What kind of impact Shawn Phillips Jr. will have with Missouri men’s basketball this season

What kind of impact Shawn Phillips Jr. will have with Missouri men’s basketball this season

Owen Jury, Sports Reporter October 3, 2025

Between injuries, struggling young talent and lack of size, Missouri men's basketball lacked big man depth last season. The concern of depth only grew after starter Josh Gray graduated and backup Peyton...

Missouri guard Annor Boateng points down the court during a game against Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

How sharpshooter Aidan Chronister will fare with Missouri men’s basketball

Owen Jury, Sports Reporter September 28, 2025

Four-star 2026 forward Aidan Chronister joins Jason Crowe Jr. and Toni Bryant in Missouri’s No.1-ranked 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-7-inch, 180-pound wing is ranked the composite No. 93 overall...

Transfer guard Sebastian Mack could be the spark Missouri Basketball needs

Transfer guard Sebastian Mack could be the spark Missouri Basketball needs

Owen Jury, Sports Reporter September 19, 2025

With Missouri basketball guards Tamar Bates, Caleb Grill and Tony Perkins all graduated, head coach Dennis Gates was in need of replacements for the upcoming season. Missouri may have not pulled in the...

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...

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Missouri gymnastics qualifies to the elite eight in Regional Final

Nate Salsman, Sports Reporter May 15, 2025

Missouri gymnastics qualified for its fourth NCAA National Championship Semifinal in program history and the first since 2022. They competed in the regional final in Seattle, Washington after winning the...

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Despite controversial finish, Missouri gymnastics earns third place at NCAA championship

Nate Salsman, Sports Reporter May 6, 2025

Missouri gymnastics catapulted to a third-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, marking its best finish in program history.  Missouri had a historic performance in the...

Players on the Missouri bench stand up and cheer after their teammate made a 3-point shot during the Tigers’ exhibition game against Truman State on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

Missouri women’s basketball transfer portal roundup: Who’s in, who’s out?

Rebecca Jackson, Sports Reporter May 4, 2025

Missouri Tigers women’s basketball finished the 2024-25 season 14-18, ending on a blowout loss in the SEC Tournament. After the season's conclusion, former head coach Robin Pingeton officially departed...

Missouri forwards Aidan Shaw (23) and Trent Pierce (11) reach for the rebound on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2023 at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Transfer portal updates for Missouri men’s basketball

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor April 21, 2025

After Missouri’s first-round exit from March Madness, the program turned its attention to the offseason – more specifically, the transfer portal. The portal has been open since March 24 and April 22...

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Jumping for joy: how Euphenie Andre’s passion led her to SEC stardom

Lilly Marshall, Sports Reporter April 16, 2025

Many young athletes experience a moment when they decide they want to compete at a higher level, whether that be in college or as a professional. For Missouri Track & Field senior Euphenie Andre, that...

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Missouri men’s basketball: South Carolina and Vanderbilt takeaways

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

The Tigers picked up a win over South Carolina and a loss to Vanderbilt Explosive offense highlighted No. 15 Missouri’s 1-1 week against South Carolina and Vanderbilt. Missouri won its first...

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Kellie Harper’s first press conference as the head coach of Missouri women’s basketball

Killian Wright, Sports Editor April 6, 2025

Harper touched on expectations, culture and team-building “Doesn’t a (championship) banner here sound really good?” said Mun Choi, UM System president and MU chancellor. “That’s not...

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Anthony Robinson ll reached new heights in his sophomore season

Colin Simmons, Sports Editor April 5, 2025
The once-quiet newcomer has blossomed into an impactful starter and vocal leader