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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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Central Michigan Preview: four things to know and a game prediction

Griffin Been November 9, 2021
The Tigers return with a few players from last year’s team, but head coach Cuonzo Martin and company look to grab a season opening victory inside Mizzou Arena on Tuesday
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Missouri Men’s Basketball: A 2021-22 Season Preview

Jake Durbin November 9, 2021
Following a NCAA tournament berth last season, senior wing Javon Pickett and junior forward Kobe Brown look to lead a team of young players and transfers to another winning season in Columbia
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What Missouri basketball needs to improve on ahead of the 2021-22 season

Ethan Burke November 8, 2021
Where do the Tigers have to improve to compete in the SEC this basketball season? Here are a few areas they need to make adjustments.

Missouri men’s basketball guard Xavier Pinson entering transfer portal

Mason Arneson March 23, 2021

Junior guard Xavier Pinson will enter the transfer portal, a Missouri men’s basketball spokesperson confirmed to The Maneater. Pinson also announced his decision on Instagram. The announcement comes...

Missouri softball takes first game against Georgia but loses second after costly first inning

Caleb Logue March 21, 2021

Missouri’s pitching staff had two very different days. The Tigers dominated Georgia on Friday and the Bulldogs returned the favor on Saturday. The Tigers won the first game 6-1 on the back of a solid...

Guard letdown: Inconsistent backcourt dooms Missouri men’s basketball against Oklahoma

Mason Arneson March 20, 2021

It has often been said that teams with great guards thrive in the NCAA Tournament environment, and for No. 9 seed Missouri men’s basketball, the Tigers’ guards couldn’t live up to the mantra. While...

Heartbreak in Indy: Despite Dru Smith’s best efforts, Missouri men’s basketball falls to Oklahoma

Jack Soble March 20, 2021

Redshirt senior guard Dru Smith did everything he could to save Missouri’s season. He made two three-pointers in two minutes early in the second half when Oklahoma looked like it was starting to pull...

Missouri men’s basketball renews rivalry with familiar Oklahoma team

Mason Arneson March 20, 2021

Missouri men’s basketball has faced Oklahoma 143 times over its 70-year history, but Saturday’s matchup will be just the second NCAA Tournament matchup between the former Big 12 rivals. While the...

Dru Smith, Austin Reaves set to go toe-to-toe in First Round

Jack Soble March 20, 2021

Missouri men’s basketball fans know who Dru Smith is by now. He’s a shut-down defender with a penchant for poking the ball away. A crafty scorer whose teammates will beg to shoot more until they look...

BBQ chicken: How Kobe Brown reshaped his body to become a force in the paint

Jack Soble March 19, 2021

When Missouri sophomore forward Kobe Brown was in high school, he took shortcuts on defense. Instead of moving his feet and playing man-to-man defense with proper technique, he generally allowed offensive...

Bracket Breakdown: Where does Missouri stand in the West Region?

Mason Arneson March 18, 2021

It’s March o’clock, ladies and gentlemen. That means it's time to over-analyze the group of 68 teams in hopes of finding the elusive perfect bracket. As No. 9 Missouri men’s basketball prepares...

Scouting Oklahoma: A do-it-all facilitator, a four-guard lineup and struggles down the stretch

Jack Soble March 17, 2021

No. 9-seed Missouri’s first-round opponent, Oklahoma, is similar to the Tigers in one important way. The No. 8-seed Sooners put together an incredible January, defeating four top-10 opponents including...