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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Robin Pingeton builds successful programs due to trust in others

Robin Pingeton builds successful programs due to trust in others

October 31, 2018

Missouri coach Robin Pingeton took to the podium for media day looking cool, calm and collected. Entering her ninth season at the helm, she is “ready for regular season games to begin and to see what...

St. Louis high school coaches speak on Cuonzo Martin’s recruiting efforts

St. Louis high school coaches speak on Cuonzo Martin’s recruiting efforts

Owen Krucoff October 31, 2018

It’s no secret that Missouri men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin is familiar with the St. Louis area. Born in the city and raised just across the Mississippi River in East St. Louis, Illinois, he...

Women’s basketball freshmen look to make immediate impact

Women’s basketball freshmen look to make immediate impact

Andy Kimball October 31, 2018

Akira Levy stood at midcourt at Mizzou Arena, alone, with all eyes on her. She was wowing fans with her rendition of Alicia Keys’ “If I ain’t got you” at Mizzou Madness, but the point guard is...

A look at the newcomers for MU men’s basketball

A look at the newcomers for MU men’s basketball

Andy Kimball October 31, 2018

Last season, Missouri enjoyed a bounce-back year, ending coach Cuonzo Martin’s first season with a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Surprise contributors climbed a steep hill and led a team without Michael...

The season that revived MU basketball, from a player, fan, reporter and AD

The season that revived MU basketball, from a player, fan, reporter and AD

Caroline Stiefbold, Ben Ramirez October 31, 2018

Even for MU athletic director Jim Sterk, there was an element of mystery when it happened. Michael Porter Jr., the No. 1 freshman recruit in the country, inexplicably exited without return two minutes...

Illinois transfer Mark Smith granted immediate eligibility from NCAA

Illinois transfer Mark Smith granted immediate eligibility from NCAA

Bennett Durando October 26, 2018

Illinois transfer Mark Smith has been granted a waiver from the NCAA making him immediately eligible to play for Missouri this season, a team spokesman said. Smith, a sophomore guard, was slated to sit...

Missouri women’s basketball lands its top target in five-star Blackwell

Missouri women’s basketball lands its top target in five-star Blackwell

Max Baker October 22, 2018

A major recruiting week for MU sports is off to a winning start. Five-star 2019 recruit Aijha Blackwell committed to the Missouri women’s basketball team on Monday night, choosing Robin Pingeton’s...

Jontay Porter out for 2018-19 season with knee injury

Jontay Porter out for 2018-19 season with knee injury

Bennett Durando October 21, 2018

Missouri sophomore power forward Jontay Porter tore his right ACL and MCL Sunday afternoon and will be out for the 2018-19 season, a team spokesman said. The team released a statement at 6:45 p.m. confirming...

Mizzou Madness offers taste of men's and women's basketball seasons

Mizzou Madness offers taste of men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Andy Kimball October 20, 2018

Sophie Cunningham strutted out onto the floor to ‘Brickhouse’ by the Commodores, Jontay Porter smiled in his self-described “jolly” way and jogged out, and Grace Berg entered Mizzou Arena on a...

Four-star Tray Jackson commits to Missouri hours after backing out of Minnesota

Four-star Tray Jackson commits to Missouri hours after backing out of Minnesota

Max Baker October 20, 2018

Mizzou Madness started a little earlier than expected. Four-star basketball recruit Tray Jackson decommitted from the University of Minnesota late Friday night. Just a few hours later, he announced his...

Former NBA player Keyon Dooling speaks to MU students about battle with mental health

Former NBA player Keyon Dooling speaks to MU students about battle with mental health

Wilson Moore, Max Baker October 11, 2018

Former NBA player and MU alum Keyon Dooling spoke about mental health to nearly 1,000 students at Jesse Auditorium Wednesday evening, pulling from his own experience overcoming the mental anguish that...

A tour through historic Hearnes Center, one of MU’s most unique fixtures

A tour through historic Hearnes Center, one of MU’s most unique fixtures

Ben Ramirez October 9, 2018

Walking into MU’s Hearnes Center is comparable to taking a trip back in time. From the classic rickety seats seemingly right on top of the stripped court to the outdated jumbotron, there is a chilling...