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The Maneater

Puryear’s production propels Missouri over Arkansas

Puryear’s production propels Missouri over Arkansas

Andy Kimball February 13, 2019

Coming into Tuesday night’s game against Arkansas, Missouri was struggling with production from the power forward position. MU fell to Texas A&M over the weekend and was unable to exploit matchups against...

Missouri grabs nail-biter win over Arkansas

Missouri grabs nail-biter win over Arkansas

Emily Leiker February 13, 2019

With 17.8 seconds to go, Missouri led its Battle Line rival, Arkansas, by 3 points. A triple was all the Razorbacks needed to tie up the score. Instead, they went for a dunk from senior forward Daniel...

Jenny Putnam large part to Pingeton’s 500 wins

Jenny Putnam large part to Pingeton’s 500 wins

Lucas Smith February 11, 2019

On Sunday evening, Missouri coach Robin Pingeton won her 500th game as a college head coach. Her Missouri Tigers (18-7, 7-4) beat the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-17, 1-9) 69-46 for the win. Following the...

Missouri dominates Vanderbilt as Robin Pingeton collects 500th career win

Missouri dominates Vanderbilt as Robin Pingeton collects 500th career win

Owen Krucoff February 11, 2019

The buzzer sounded, and everyone in white jerseys converged on coach Robin Pingeton. It was a fairly ordinary victory, but one that Missouri players and their coach will remember for a long time. MU’s...

Missouri gymnastics falls to Georgia despite winning two events

Missouri gymnastics falls to Georgia despite winning two events

Caroline Stiefbold February 10, 2019

No. 13 Missouri gymnastics (4-6. 1-4 SEC) fell to No. 6 Georgia Friday night at Hearnes Center. The Bulldogs finished .400 ahead, defeating the Tigers 196.300 to 195.900. Missouri earned higher scores...

Mizzou wrestling stays hot, downs Arizona State

Mizzou wrestling stays hot, downs Arizona State

Wilson Moore February 10, 2019

When No. 14 Connor Flynn lost his bout to Arizona State’s Josh Shields in the 165 weight class Friday night, No. 5 Mizzou wrestling found itself in an unusual position of discomfort. The 12-point lead...

MU post play under-performs in Tilmon’s absence

MU post play under-performs in Tilmon’s absence

Adam Cole February 9, 2019

Reed Nikko looked dismayed. At 4:39 in the second half of Saturday evening’s matchup with Texas A&M, the junior forward’s number was called for a shooting foul. His fifth and final foul took him out...

Missouri falters down the stretch, falls to Texas A&M

Missouri falters down the stretch, falls to Texas A&M

Andy Kimball February 9, 2019

Without two of its starters, Missouri still looked to be in business. With sophomores Mark Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon out, forward Reed Nikko stepped up while Missouri’s trio of freshman guards – Xavier...

Preview: Turnovers a key factor in rematch with Texas A&M

Preview: Turnovers a key factor in rematch with Texas A&M

Andy Kimball February 9, 2019

After a loss on Tuesday at No. 1 Tennessee, Missouri (11-10, 2-7 SEC) travels back to Columbia to take on Texas A&M (8-13, 1-8 SEC) Saturday. After suffering a season sweep against the Volunteers, Missouri...

Freshman growth promises stronger second half of SEC play

Freshman growth promises stronger second half of SEC play

Emily Leiker February 8, 2019

Freshman guard Xavier Pinson played a season-high 32 minutes in Missouri’s road loss against No. 1 Tennessee on Tuesday night. Since sophomore transfer Mark Smith suffered an ankle injury on Jan. 23...

Fourth quarter finally goes Missouri’s way in comeback win over Texas A&M

Fourth quarter finally goes Missouri’s way in comeback win over Texas A&M

Owen Krucoff February 8, 2019

With 10 minutes left at Mizzou Arena, the Tigers found themselves in a hole. No. 18 Texas A&M held a 52-45 lead after outscoring Missouri 20-11 in the third quarter, and given Missouri’s recent fourth...

Missouri guts out overtime win against No. 18 Texas A&M

Missouri guts out overtime win against No. 18 Texas A&M

Lucas Smith February 8, 2019

It was a classic SEC battle on Thursday night as Missouri (17-7, 6-4) faced off against No. 18 Texas A&M. The Tigers returned home after a tough road loss on Monday, looking for some redemption. They...