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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Missouri gymnastics closes out season with loss to No. 3 LSU

Caleb Logue March 6, 2021

Missouri gymnastics’ final meet of the season ended in the first rotation. While the phrase “it’s not over until it’s over” is the bane of many first-half leads, Missouri lacked any true strength...

Blackwell’s big night not enough as Missouri falls to Alabama 82-74

Kyle Pinnell March 4, 2021

If it was up to Missouri women’s basketball sophomore forward Aijha Blackwell, the Tigers’ SEC season wouldn’t have ended Thursday night. The forward put up 28 points and 12 rebounds in 32 minutes,...

That’s the Druth: Smith’s buzzer-beater nets Missouri men’s basketball crucial road win

Jack Soble March 3, 2021

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin will never admit it. He’s a religious “one game at a time” coach, drilling into his players’ heads that no one game, no one result is bigger than the next or the...

In-Dru-bitably: Dru Smith comes up big in first half and at final buzzer

Mason Arneson March 3, 2021

Missouri men’s basketball redshirt senior guard Dru Smith nearly undid his heroic night — a 17-point, nine-assist, six-steal performance in a 72-70 victory over Florida — with three crucial mistakes...

“Winning never gets old”: No. 5 Missouri continues its perfect season in 2021 MAC Championships

Izabelle Cool March 3, 2021

Missouri arrived at the MAC Wrestling Championships in Trenton, New Jersey with its eyes on a 9th-consecutive MAC title. Redshirt junior Matt Schmitt, junior Brock Mauller, freshman Keegan O’Toole and...

Reeling Missouri men’s basketball prepares for big week ahead

Jack Soble March 3, 2021

In ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi’s latest projections, Missouri — which exited the AP Top 25 and are losers of four of its last five games — is in. That’s the good news for the Tigers. The bad...

Rekindling a spark: How LaDazhia Williams is regaining her confidence with Missouri women’s basketball

Kyle Pinnell March 1, 2021

LaDazhia Williams lost her passion for basketball while she was on one of the most successful teams of the last decade. Her mom could tell, even on television. Chanel Griffin often watched her daughter...

Surtin-ly in: Noah Surtin fills in for injured Connor Brown, qualifies for NCAA Tournament

Anthony Kristensen March 1, 2021

As the weekend of the MAC Wrestling Championships approached, No. 5 Missouri didn’t expect to call sophomore Noah Surtin’s name much, if at all. The regular starter in the 125 weight class for the...

Missouri women’s basketball takes early lead, runs with it in 20-point victory against Mississippi State

Michael Howie March 1, 2021

At the end of the first quarter, Missouri women’s basketball led by five points. It didn’t look back. A 17-12 lead turned into a 40-24 advantage at halftime, and the Tigers ultimately cruised to...

Missouri gymnastics’ Gabrielle Gottula shines on senior night alongside promising young talent

Jonah Hammel February 27, 2021

No. 23 Missouri gymnastics honored its seniors Friday night, but it’s no secret that its young core has been crucial all season long. The Tigers’ senior night lineup included two freshmen, three sophomores...

Height difference too much to overcome as Missouri women’s basketball falls to No. 21 Tennessee

Kyle Pinnell February 26, 2021

When Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton sat down at the podium and skimmed the box score following the Tigers’ 78-73 loss against No. 21 Tennessee, she could only let out a sigh and offer...

Missouri women’s basketball falls to No. 21 Tennessee in final home game of the season

Sydney Dixon February 26, 2021

In its final home game of the season, Missouri women’s basketball fell to No. 21 Tennessee by a final score of 78-73. After it sunk a record-tying 18 three-pointers on Sunday, the Tigers’ offense...