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The Maneater

Gymnast Morgan Porter arrested for fraudulent use of a credit card

Peter Baugh August 31, 2016

Missouri gymnast Morgan Porter was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of fraudulent use of a credit card device. A Mizzou Athletics spokesperson told The Maneater that, per athletic department policy,...

Ward, Harris lead Tigers gymnastics over Georgia

Peter Baugh January 22, 2016

The Missouri gymnastics team continued to roll, knocking off No. 9 Georgia by a score of 195.800-195.350. The Tigers, ranked 14th nationally, improved their record to 3-1, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-3...

Tiger Academy of Gymnastics raises funds to find new home

Tiger Academy of Gymnastics raises funds to find new home

Jack Witthaus August 28, 2013

The Tiger Academy of Gymnastics has found a new home. Program Director Amie Butler said fundraising efforts yielded about $35,000, enough to purchase a 13,500-square-foot building located at 3609 Mojave...

Shannon Welker to replace Drass as gymnastics coach

Jacob Bogage May 9, 2013

Michigan assistant coach Shannon Welker was named Missouri's new gymnastics coach Thursday, ending a month-long national search to replace Rob Drass, who held the position for 14 years. The university...

Adapted Gymnastics program looks for new home

Adapted Gymnastics program looks for new home

Jack Witthaus May 3, 2013

The little girl stands next to the bar and exhales. Her trainer Abby Stewart looks on, hoping she can execute. With her small hands, the girl grabs tightly, jumps and twists her hips, nosing her way...

Rob Drass resigns as MU gymnastics coach

Rob Drass resigns as MU gymnastics coach

Katie Pohlman April 12, 2013

Missouri gymnastics coach Rob Drass resigned from his position Wednesday. Effective immediately, assistant coach Jennifer Green will act as interim coach. “Each team is evaluated after each semester,”...

Missouri gymnastics falls short of No. 17 Illinois

Katie Pohlman March 11, 2013

Missouri gymnastics put up a good fight Friday during Senior Night at the Hearnes Center, but fell to No. 19 Illinois 196.300-194.125 in their last home meet of the season. The Tigers started the competition...

Missouri gymnastics to honor seniors Friday night

Katie Pohlman March 8, 2013

As she walks off after competing her floor exercise routine Friday night, senior gymnast Tori Howard will have mixed emotions. She will be proud of her performance and the fact she has perfected her routine...

Gymnastics falls to No. 11 Georgia

Katie Pohlman February 24, 2013

The No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs stormed into Columbia on Friday and beat the Tiger gymnastics team, winning with a score of 196.825 to Mizzou’s 194.550. Despite the snowstorm the day before, fans still...

Gymnasts fall to No. 17 Auburn by two points

Katie Pohlman February 2, 2013

A record-breaking crowd of nearly 6,500 energized the Hearnes Center on Friday night for the sixth annual "Beauty and the Beast" event. The fans cheered on Missouri's gymnasts throughout the meet, making...

Newcomer no more: Updike makes instant name

Ian Frazer May 1, 2012

When Norfolk State had obliterated the hopes and dreams of Missouri basketball fans, when thoughts had turned sartorial with the unveiling of the Tigers’ new uniforms and when anticipation of the beginning...

Missouri gymnastics rolls into 11th consecutive NCAA Regional

Missouri gymnastics rolls into 11th consecutive NCAA Regional

Ian Frazer April 6, 2012

When the Missouri gymnastics team heads to Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday, it will find itself in a very familiar position.   Missouri, currently ranked No. 19 nationally, will be participating in...