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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Living their dream: Second Brown commits to Missouri

Kyle Pinnell August 30, 2020

Kaleb Brown officially committed to play basketball at the University of Missouri on Monday, but he made his mind up long before then. It was late at night in early August when Brown entered his parents’...

Dr. Takedown: Bohlken leaves Missouri as starting heavyweight, aspiring orthopedic surgeon

Jack Soble May 7, 2020

Jake Bohlken stood in the lobby of Missouri's wrestling room during a standard weightlifting session in December after running down from the weight room to grab his phone. When the senior looked down at...

One More Year: After flirting with retirement, Leeth qualifies for nationals and aims to return in 2020

Jack Soble May 6, 2020

Grant Leeth had overcome a nearly unprecedented onslaught of injuries over his six years as a collegiate wrestler. He transferred to Missouri from Duke before the 2015-16 season — and missed all of...

‘He just kind of dominated everybody’: Axel Okongo’s path to Missouri and the one day that changed everything

‘He just kind of dominated everybody’: Axel Okongo’s path to Missouri and the one day that changed everything

Wilson Moore April 6, 2020

Axel Okongo arrived in Chicago last April unknown to much of the basketball world. His relative anonymity can’t be seen as too surprising; while his 7-foot stature makes him stand out in a crowd, a center...

SEC cancels basketball tournament, suspends regular season play

Eli Hoff March 12, 2020

The Southeastern Conference has canceled the remainder of its men’s basketball tournament and suspended regular season competition for all other sports until March 30 out of concern regarding the spread...

Defense leads to offense in Missouri win over Alabama

Wilson Moore March 9, 2020

Alabama’s performance at Mizzou Arena Saturday afternoon would never be confused with poetry. The Crimson Tide shot 30% from the field and scored 50 points, their lowest output of the season. Alabama...

Tigers top Tide behind lockdown defense, second half burst

Tigers top Tide behind lockdown defense, second half burst

Eli Hoff March 7, 2020

The first half: ugly. The second: clinical. Two polar opposite performances within a single game were enough to see Missouri men’s basketball (15-16, 7-11 SEC) soundly defeat Alabama (16-15, 8-10 SEC)...

Missouri men lose road finale, complicate SEC seeding situation

Eli Hoff March 5, 2020

In need of a road result to improve its seeding for the upcoming Southeastern Conference tournament, Missouri men’s basketball (14-16, 6-11 SEC) paid a visit to Ole Miss (15-15, 6-11 SEC) on Wednesday...

Tigers take first place in Senior Night meet

Shannon Belt March 4, 2020

For redshirt senior Morgan Porter, this was more than just a home meet. In this quad meet against No. 11 Minnesota (5-3) (5-0) Big Ten, Lindenwood and Ohio State (3-4) (2-3), No. 20 Missouri (5-9) (0-6)...

‘In the blink of an eye:’ MU women’s basketball seniors wrap up collegiate careers

‘In the blink of an eye:’ MU women’s basketball seniors wrap up collegiate careers

Eli Hoff March 3, 2020

Hannah Schuchts wipes tears from her eyes to look up at the Mizzou Arena video board. Amber Smith places her arms around her family, embracing them with her basketball-sized wingspan. Jordan Roundtree...

Plagued by shooting woes, Missouri can’t overcome Mississippi State

Plagued by shooting woes, Missouri can’t overcome Mississippi State

Wilson Moore February 29, 2020

Saturday afternoon’s game had many qualities of a win for Missouri: Xavier Pinson and Dru Smith combined for 39 points, Reed Nikko had a quiet but efficient day in the post, Mitchell Smith chipped in...

Missouri beats Vanderbilt, picks up first road SEC win

Wilson Moore February 27, 2020

Missouri men’s basketball accomplished two feats on Wednesday that have been uncommon for much of the season. First, the Tigers had all 12 eligible players on the roster suited up and available to play....