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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Saturday matinee pits rematch between No. 4 Missouri vs. No. 6 Baylor

Ryan Hood February 10, 2012

With a win Saturday, No. 4 Missouri would essentially make the Big 12 Conference a two-team race between itself and Kansas. That’s just not how coach Frank Haith and his players are viewing their upcoming...

The freshman foundation delivers hope to Tigers

Connor Casey February 10, 2012

From the start of the season, Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton has said she and her staff are in the process of building a successful foundation for the program. After Wednesday’s...

Missouri falls to 0-11 in Big 12 with loss to Iowa State

Missouri falls to 0-11 in Big 12 with loss to Iowa State

Connor Casey February 9, 2012

For the 11th game in a row, the Missouri women’s basketball team (10-12, 0-11 Big 12 Conference) couldn’t find a win, this time hosting Iowa State (14-8, 5-6 Big 12) on Wednesday at Mizzou Arena. Even...

Tigers roar on 'GameDay'

Tigers roar on ‘GameDay’

Ryan Hood February 7, 2012

As smoke from a pre-game pyrotechnic show lingered throughout Mizzou Arena, two long-time foes with hatred dating back to the Civil War went to battle on the court. It was the 266th meeting between Missouri...

The rush to the start: MU fans take in unique experience

Nate Atkins February 7, 2012

First, there were tents, damp and withered from two nights of rain and thunder. Then there was the line, winding round and round the sidewalks and lawn staging Mizzou Arena. None of it mattered when the...

Larson, Tigers bounce back in win over Sooners

Larson, Tigers bounce back in win over Sooners

Matthew Fairburn February 7, 2012

Sunday's home meet was a chance at redemption for junior Mike Larson and the Missouri wrestling team. Following his overtime loss in Saturday's dual against No. 1 Oklahoma State, a match he was supposed...

Tigers showcase toughness in Border Showdown win

Seth Boster February 7, 2012

It’s a little thing, but Missouri coach Frank Haith includes “helping your teammates off the floor” when he defines toughness. “It’s not physical toughness” he said. “We’re talking about...

Updike makes her mark for Tigers

Updike makes her mark for Tigers

Ian Frazer February 7, 2012

For someone who stands at 5 feet, 2 inches, Rachel Updike casts an incredibly imposing figure. Every time the Missouri freshman gymnast from Olathe, Kan., readies herself for the vault, balance beam or...

No. 13 Tigers upset No. 10 Sooners in dual action

Matthew Fairburn February 5, 2012

The Missouri wrestling team celebrated senior day Sunday, and the lone senior in Missouri’s lineup against Oklahoma made the most of his final home dual at the Hearnes Center, leading the No. 13 Tigers...

Missouri completes historic 'GameDay' win over Kansas

Missouri completes historic ‘GameDay’ win over Kansas

Ryan Hood February 4, 2012

When asked what went wrong for his team in the waning moments of the No. 4 Missouri's 74-71 victory over No. 8 Kansas in the Border Showdown on Saturday at Mizzou Arena, Jayhawks coach Bill Self was quick...

With tents and all, Missouri preps for Kansas

With tents and all, Missouri preps for Kansas

Seth Boster February 3, 2012

Already, the campers had pitched their tents. Missouri students had already formed a Technicolor line of canvas confines late Thursday afternoon on the pavilion outside Mizzou Arena, where, in the basement...

ESPN analysts anticipate Border Showdown of quickness vs. size

Nate Atkins February 3, 2012

Like everyone else, ESPN didn’t know. The 24-hour sports network feeds had no idea before the 2011-2012 college basketball season that then-No. 25 Missouri would ascend to a top-five ranking. It had...