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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Strong defense pushes Missouri to 69-60 victory over Kentucky

Strong defense pushes Missouri to 69-60 victory over Kentucky

Joe Noser February 4, 2018

It was exactly how Cuonzo Martin drew it up. Senior Jordan Barnett was excellent from the 3-point line, freshman Jeremiah Tilmon stayed out of foul trouble and Mizzou Arena was loud all game long. But...

Late offensive struggles kill Missouri’s upset bid versus No. 2 Mississippi State

Late offensive struggles kill Missouri’s upset bid versus No. 2 Mississippi State

Anderson Kimball February 2, 2018

After a 3 from junior Sophie Cunningham on the left wing, Mizzou Arena erupted. The Tigers were tied 53-53 and nine seconds away from knocking off the undefeated and No. 2-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs. But...

Missouri turns Tide to snap three-game skid

Missouri turns Tide to snap three-game skid

Bennett Durando February 1, 2018

In the heart of a two-week stretch that has ravaged the Missouri men’s basketball program with uncertainty, graduate transfer Kassius Robertson reminded a discouraged team and fanbase of one thing that’s...

No. 11 Mizzou’s battle with foe No. 9 South Carolina comes down to the wire in its second straight loss, 64-54

No. 11 Mizzou’s battle with foe No. 9 South Carolina comes down to the wire in its second straight loss, 64-54

Adam Cole January 29, 2018

Sunday night’s Southeastern Conference matchup between No. 11 Mizzou and No. 9 South Carolina was intense before the ball was even tipped. Both teams came into the night sitting at 17-3 with two conference...

Wrestling still undefeated after narrow 21-19 victory over Oklahoma State

Wrestling still undefeated after narrow 21-19 victory over Oklahoma State

Hannah Hoffmeister January 28, 2018

An injury default after a hard hit in the first period of the first match is rare in wrestling. The rest of the Missouri wrestling team’s dual against Oklahoma State was no different. Missouri ultimately...

Poor interior defense dooms Tigers in 74-62 loss to Mississippi State Bulldogs

Poor interior defense dooms Tigers in 74-62 loss to Mississippi State Bulldogs

Joe Noser January 27, 2018

Coming out of a timeout with 6:56 to go in the game and trailing by 6, Missouri knew it had to make a change if it wanted to beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the road. Head coach Cuonzo Martin switched...

No. 17 Missouri gymnastics collapses in second half of meet, falls to No. 7 Alabama

No. 17 Missouri gymnastics collapses in second half of meet, falls to No. 7 Alabama

Liad Lerner January 27, 2018

Alabama’s lead coming into the third rotation of its meet against Missouri gymnastics had all but evaporated. The Tigers looked poised to snatch their second consecutive victory against top-10 opposition...

Missouri men’s basketball suspends Terrence Phillips indefinitely

Missouri men’s basketball suspends Terrence Phillips indefinitely

Joe Noser January 26, 2018

Junior point guard Terrence Phillips was suspended indefinitely from Missouri’s men’s basketball team Friday due to a “violation of team policy,” according to a statement from the team. Phillips...

Tigers fall flat, lose 62-50 to a stout Georgia defense

Tigers fall flat, lose 62-50 to a stout Georgia defense

Adam Cole January 26, 2018

A usually explosive Missouri women’s basketball offense met its match Thursday night in Athens, Georgia, as the Tigers were shut down in a low-scoring, 62-50 loss to No. 21 Georgia. The Tigers, who...

Column: It’s time for Jeremiah Tilmon to overcome his problem with fouls

Column: It’s time for Jeremiah Tilmon to overcome his problem with fouls

Bennett Durando January 25, 2018

As Auburn’s Bryce Brown stepped to the foul line 30 seconds into the second half following freshman Jeremiah Tilmon’s third foul, all eyes in Mizzou Arena were on the 10 feet between the Missouri bench...

Missouri “out-toughed” by Auburn in 91-73 loss

Missouri “out-toughed” by Auburn in 91-73 loss

Joe Noser January 25, 2018

After Saturday’s ugly 60-49 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies, senior forward Jordan Barnett said the Tigers needed to bring more energy if they wanted to beat the No. 19 Auburn Tigers on Wednesday night. Unfortunately...

Just how bad is Mizzou basketball with a late lead?

Just how bad is Mizzou basketball with a late lead?

Bennett Durando January 23, 2018

The plot roller coaster is literature’s most undeniably basic story structure. The refreshingly simple template never seems to fail at charming its consumers — that is, unless its classic up-and-down...