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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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, Assistant 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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Missouri men’s basketball: South Carolina and Vanderbilt takeaways

Colin Simmons 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 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 April 5, 2025
The once-quiet newcomer has blossomed into an impactful starter and vocal leader
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Reflecting on the Tigers women’s basketball 2024-25 season

Rebecca Jackson April 3, 2025

Missouri women's basketball finishes the season with a 14-18 record Missouri junior guard Ashton Judd fights against Vanderbilt graduate student forward Jane Nwaba for the ball on Sunday,...

A Missouri basketball player taking a 3-point shot.

Dennis Gates and Missouri players reflect on loss to Drake in NCAA Tournament

Colin Simmons March 28, 2025
Head Coach Dennis Gates, Caleb Grill and Tamar Bates speak on early tournament exit and highlight takeaways from the season
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Missouri falls to 11th-seeded Drake in round one of March Madness

Sebastian Cruce March 28, 2025

Drake’s win marks its first against the Tigers since 1952 Missouri sophomore guard Anthony Robinson II drives to the basket during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21,...

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No. 15 Missouri ends regular season with a loss to No. 19 Kentucky

Colin Simmons March 28, 2025

Kentucky shot 55% from three as Missouri let up 90 points for a third straight game No. 15 Missouri men’s basketball closes out the regular season on a three-game losing streak with a loss...

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Takeaways from Missouri’s sour ending to the regular season

Cameron Brown March 20, 2025

Tigers finish the year 21-10, 10-8 in conference play Missouri men’s basketball wrapped up its regular season with a two-game week starting on the road against Oklahoma on March 5 and then...

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Three takeaways from Missouri basketball’s stint in the 2025 Men’s SEC Tournament 

Sebastian Cruce March 20, 2025

Missouri looks to No. 11 seed Drake in March Madness after an early tournament exit Missouri sophomore Trent Pierce shoots a three-pointer during the Tigers’ game against Mississippi State...

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Missouri women’s basketball hires Kellie Harper as new head coach

Killian Wright March 19, 2025

Harper replaces Robin Pingeton, who spent 15 seasons at the program’s helm Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Kellie Harper has been announced as the next head coach of Missouri Women’s...