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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

As postseason draws near, Haith says ‘play harder’

As postseason draws near, Haith says ‘play harder’

Jacob Bogage February 26, 2014

The first week of February was cruel to Missouri basketball. The second might have saved its season. The next two weeks — the end of the month and beginning of March — will prove the old adage true...

Looking for positives as Mizzou basketball struggles

Nick Yahl February 26, 2014

The Missouri men’s basketball team has been a disappointment this year, struggling to punch out convincing victories and failing to win even easier games. Coach Frank Haith sits on the hot seat, as...

Frank Haith era brings ‘Demise of the Tigers’

Daniel Schmidt February 26, 2014

It’s no denying that the best college hoops team in Missouri calls St. Louis “home.” Tiger basketball fans need to sober up and quit hating on that odd-looking Billiken mascot. Facts don’t lie:...

Tigers squeak past Vandy

Tigers squeak past Vandy

Jacob Bogage February 20, 2014

That wasn’t supposed to happen. Two teams vying for any sort of postseason appearance couldn’t afford to shoot 43 percent from the field or allow confused freshman forward Johnathan Williams III to...

Clark, Brown trade places in Mizzou win

Matt Muenzberg February 20, 2014

Based on the stat sheet, freshman Wes Clark and junior Jabari Brown exchanged numbers Wednesday night. Clark, who entered the game shooting 28 percent in Southeastern Conference play, was perfect from...

Haith positive as NCAA tournament looms

Jacob Bogage February 19, 2014

Jabari Brown hasn’t filled out an NCAA tournament bracket in years. After his half-year stop at Oregon, when Ducks didn’t make the 2012 tournament, Brown sat out the first half of last year’s campaign...

Prep school still to be determined for Mizzou commit Suggs

Alex Schiffer February 19, 2014

Ronnie Suggs doesn’t know where he’s going to school yet. Well, sort of. The Missouri commit is currently thriving during his senior season at Washington High School, averaging 23 points per game...

Brown, Tigers steal another against Vols

Brown, Tigers steal another against Vols

Matt Muenzberg February 15, 2014

Missouri’s leading scorer Jabari Brown disappeared for half the game but showed up when the Tigers needed him to save a second straight contest. Brown went scoreless for 22 minutes of game time, but...

Jones, Post shine in Tigers win over Vols

Alex Schiffer February 15, 2014

Torren Jones and Keanau Post are two names Tigers fan have known all year but haven’t had a lot of reasons to cheer for, given the inconsistent and sometimes nonexistent production. But Saturday’s...

Free points: charity stripe crucial in win over Hogs

Free points: charity stripe crucial in win over Hogs

Matt Muenzberg February 13, 2014

Free throws can sometimes be seen as a trivial part of basketball. Turns out, they add up. Missouri hit 34-of-38 free throws, including its first 23 of the game, to give it a narrow 86-85 win over Arkansas...

Brown’s floater boosts Mizzou in thriller

Brown’s floater boosts Mizzou in thriller

Jacob Bogage February 13, 2014

Thursday was one of those nights for Jabari Brown. One of those nights where his steely-eyed, assassin-like gaze led him to the rim. Where he upped the ante on his already Southeastern Conference-leading...

Ditch the bigs? Haith debates going small to spark offense

Ditch the bigs? Haith debates going small to spark offense

Matt Muenzberg February 12, 2014

With freshman forward Johnathan Williams III racking up fouls instead of points and rebounds, coach Frank Haith discussed several possible lineup changes Monday, including the possibility of playing four...