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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

John Brown joins MU basketball legends in Mizzou Arena rafters

John Brown joins MU basketball legends in Mizzou Arena rafters

Emily Leiker March 11, 2019

On a list of athletic accomplishments that includes meeting President Richard Nixon and making Olympic teams, John Brown was confident that seeing his jersey hang in the rafters at Mizzou Arena was one...

Freshmen show promise in senior day loss

Freshmen show promise in senior day loss

Andy Kimball March 11, 2019

As the curtains closed for seniors Jordan Geist and Kevin Puryear on senior day, the on-court action was all about Missouri’s freshmen, whose performance wasn’t enough to keep Missouri (14-16, 5-13...

Missouri falls 73-68 in final minutes of regular season against Ole Miss

Missouri falls 73-68 in final minutes of regular season against Ole Miss

Emily Leiker March 9, 2019

With the Ole Miss Rebels up by 4 points and less than a minute remaining in the game, freshman Torrence Watson had two opportunities to bring the Tigers back within one point: both 3-pointers, one from...

MU wrestlers young and old prepare for conference tournament

Wilson Moore March 8, 2019

MU senior and starting 174-pounder Daniel Lewis sat in in the Missouri wrestling room, fielding questions from reporters on a variety of topics; the Mid-America Conference’s recently announced expansion;...

Missouri women prepare for SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina

Missouri women prepare for SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina

Owen Krucoff March 7, 2019

Greenville, South Carolina is not necessarily a dream destination for sports teams and fans. The small city lacks the glitz and glamor of a large metropolis and there are no beaches or large-scale attractions...

Missouri dominates Alabama, but tough road lies ahead

Missouri dominates Alabama, but tough road lies ahead

Lucas Smith March 6, 2019

Sunday was a day of honoring the past for Missouri women’s basketball. While the team honored its three seniors – Sophie Cunningham, Lauren Aldridge and Cierra Porter – it was also a day to look...

Georgia, Ole Miss games offer swan songs for Geist, Puryear

Georgia, Ole Miss games offer swan songs for Geist, Puryear

Ben Ramirez March 5, 2019

Missouri men’s basketball seniors are reaching the end of their journeys at MU. Ahead of their game at Georgia this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., seniors Jordan Geist and Kevin Puryear talked about what it...

Missouri women cruise past Tide as seniors bid farewell to Mizzou Arena

Missouri women cruise past Tide as seniors bid farewell to Mizzou Arena

Owen Krucoff March 5, 2019

So often in sports, things don’t go as envisioned. An injury here, a bad call there, or simply an off day from a star player can derail even the most well-laid plans. Sunday afternoon’s Senior Day...

Puryear sets new season-high, pulls self and MU out of rut

Puryear sets new season-high, pulls self and MU out of rut

Emily Leiker March 3, 2019

Kevin Puryear’s senior statline has not reflected that of a four-year starter. After averaging 11.5 and 11.8 points per game his freshman and sophomore seasons and 8.6 in his first season under coach...

How drive, selflessness have pushed Lauren Aldridge in basketball and beyond

How drive, selflessness have pushed Lauren Aldridge in basketball and beyond

Adam Cole March 3, 2019

Study, practice, anticipate, counter, win. It’s a process Lauren Aldridge abides by and it applies in more than one area of her hectic, double-faceted college life. Both facets are her greatest passions...

Missouri set to honor its three seniors on Sunday

Missouri set to honor its three seniors on Sunday

Lucas Smith March 3, 2019

Missouri’s three seniors have scored a combined 3,540 points in their time as Tigers. Seniors Lauren Aldridge, Sophie Cunningham and Cierra Porter all have had historic careers wearing the black and...

Missouri tops South Carolina, 78-63

Missouri tops South Carolina, 78-63

Andy Kimball March 2, 2019

Open on the wing, Torrence Watson called for a pass, then spotted up. After a miss 20 seconds earlier, the freshman guard wouldn’t be deterred from letting go another attempt from 3-point range. “I...