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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Missouri men’s basketball named Team of the Week by NCAA.com

Missouri men’s basketball named Team of the Week by NCAA.com

Joe Noser February 5, 2018

A banner week for Missouri men’s basketball has brought national recognition to the team. Missouri was named NCAA Team of the Week by NCAA.com’s Andy Katz after the team earned a road win against...

Strong defense pushes Missouri to 69-60 victory over Kentucky

Strong defense pushes Missouri to 69-60 victory over Kentucky

Joe Noser February 4, 2018

It was exactly how Cuonzo Martin drew it up. Senior Jordan Barnett was excellent from the 3-point line, freshman Jeremiah Tilmon stayed out of foul trouble and Mizzou Arena was loud all game long. But...

Missouri turns Tide to snap three-game skid

Missouri turns Tide to snap three-game skid

Bennett Durando February 1, 2018

In the heart of a two-week stretch that has ravaged the Missouri men’s basketball program with uncertainty, graduate transfer Kassius Robertson reminded a discouraged team and fanbase of one thing that’s...

Poor interior defense dooms Tigers in 74-62 loss to Mississippi State Bulldogs

Poor interior defense dooms Tigers in 74-62 loss to Mississippi State Bulldogs

Joe Noser January 27, 2018

Coming out of a timeout with 6:56 to go in the game and trailing by 6, Missouri knew it had to make a change if it wanted to beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the road. Head coach Cuonzo Martin switched...

Missouri men’s basketball suspends Terrence Phillips indefinitely

Missouri men’s basketball suspends Terrence Phillips indefinitely

Joe Noser January 26, 2018

Junior point guard Terrence Phillips was suspended indefinitely from Missouri’s men’s basketball team Friday due to a “violation of team policy,” according to a statement from the team. Phillips...

Column: It’s time for Jeremiah Tilmon to overcome his problem with fouls

Column: It’s time for Jeremiah Tilmon to overcome his problem with fouls

Bennett Durando January 25, 2018

As Auburn’s Bryce Brown stepped to the foul line 30 seconds into the second half following freshman Jeremiah Tilmon’s third foul, all eyes in Mizzou Arena were on the 10 feet between the Missouri bench...

Missouri “out-toughed” by Auburn in 91-73 loss

Missouri “out-toughed” by Auburn in 91-73 loss

Joe Noser January 25, 2018

After Saturday’s ugly 60-49 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies, senior forward Jordan Barnett said the Tigers needed to bring more energy if they wanted to beat the No. 19 Auburn Tigers on Wednesday night. Unfortunately...

Just how bad is Mizzou basketball with a late lead?

Just how bad is Mizzou basketball with a late lead?

Bennett Durando January 23, 2018

The plot roller coaster is literature’s most undeniably basic story structure. The refreshingly simple template never seems to fail at charming its consumers — that is, unless its classic up-and-down...

Missouri falls 60-49 in lackluster road performance at Texas A&M

Missouri falls 60-49 in lackluster road performance at Texas A&M

Garrett Jones January 20, 2018

A concerning trend has defined Missouri in Southeastern Conference play: an inability to close out tight games. Specifically, Saturday games. For the third straight week, Missouri lost its Saturday SEC...

Missouri men’s basketball can’t finish comeback in 65-63 road loss to Arkansas

Missouri men’s basketball can’t finish comeback in 65-63 road loss to Arkansas

Garrett Jones January 13, 2018

Missouri fans had a bad case of deja vu in Saturday’s game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Like last Saturday’s 77-75 loss to Florida, the Tigers found themselves in a tight contest. Like last week,...

Missouri overcomes slow start to handle Georgia in SEC showdown, 68-56

Missouri overcomes slow start to handle Georgia in SEC showdown, 68-56

Bennett Durando January 11, 2018

Going into its bout with Georgia Wednesday night, Missouri basketball didn't expect a lower-scoring first half than that of the football game between the two schools in October. But down 23-20 at the...

Mizzou falls in 77-75 thriller against Florida

Mizzou falls in 77-75 thriller against Florida

Joe Noser January 6, 2018

All of the makings for a signature Mizzou win were there: a quality opponent, a raucous home crowd, an inspired performance from a senior trying to get his program back to prominence. Florida Gators senior...