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The Maneater

Women’s basketball topples McKendree in final tuneup before opener

Women’s basketball topples McKendree in final tuneup before opener

Andy Kimball November 7, 2017

Senior Jordan Frericks grabbed a rebound, turned and threw an outlet pass the length of the court, hitting junior Sophie Cunningham in stride for a breakaway layup with 7:50 left in the second quarter. Suddenly,...

Mizzou wrestling braves the cold and tops Illinois 20-17

Mizzou wrestling braves the cold and tops Illinois 20-17

Bennett Durando November 4, 2017

Inside the third base dugout, Mizzou wrestlers warmed up for their season-opening dual. The gold and black puffs atop their beanies bounced along as some practiced moves on imaginary opponents. Fans in...

As the season opener approaches, a final look at Mizzou wrestling’s lineup

As the season opener approaches, a final look at Mizzou wrestling’s lineup

Bennett Durando November 3, 2017

Brian Smith has spent his final week of the wrestling preseason training himself in meteorology. Sitting in his fourth floor Hearnes Center office, the head coach of the Missouri Tigers instinctively...

Missouri women’s basketball ranked No. 16 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Missouri women’s basketball ranked No. 16 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Eli Lederman November 2, 2017

With just over a week remaining before Missouri women’s basketball tips off its season in Iowa City, Iowa, Tigers fans now know where their team stands on the national landscape. Missouri was ranked...

Five takeaways from Missouri wrestling’s Black and Gold Dual

Five takeaways from Missouri wrestling’s Black and Gold Dual

Hannah Hoffmeister October 31, 2017

The Missouri wrestling team went head to head with itself Friday night in the annual Black and Gold Dual at Hearnes Center. The squad split into two and wrestled someone in the same or similar weight class...

After “Showdown for Relief,” the Border War faces an uncertain future

After “Showdown for Relief,” the Border War faces an uncertain future

Eli Lederman October 23, 2017

In many ways, Sunday’s “Showdown for Relief” was everything it was cracked up to be. Fans from Missouri and Kansas flooded Kansas City’s Power & Light District clad in black and gold and crimson...

Missouri falls to Kansas 93-87 in “Showdown For Relief” charity exhibition

Missouri falls to Kansas 93-87 in “Showdown For Relief” charity exhibition

Joe Noser October 22, 2017

On the schedule it was a meaningless game, a charity exhibition that served as an opportunity for both teams to iron out the kinks that inevitably come early in a basketball season. But don’t tell that...

Crowd at Mizzou Madness a testament to excitement surrounding Mizzou basketball

Crowd at Mizzou Madness a testament to excitement surrounding Mizzou basketball

Garrett Jones October 22, 2017

On March 9, 2017, Missouri men’s basketball found itself in an abysmal spot. The team had just lost in the second round of the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament, it was without a coach and...

Wrestling team practices in MU Student Center for second year

Wrestling team practices in MU Student Center for second year

Hannah Hoffmeister October 20, 2017

Missouri wrestling ditched its spot in the Hearnes Center on Thursday to practice in the MU Student Center for the second year. More than 30 wrestlers did drills together for approximately an hour while...

MBB Notebook: A busy week for Missouri as season approaches

MBB Notebook: A busy week for Missouri as season approaches

Joe Noser , Eli Lederman October 19, 2017

A lot has gone on in the world of Missouri men’s basketball in the week leading up to Sunday’s “Showdown for Relief” against Kansas. As Missouri fans set their sights on the renewal of the Border...

How much will Michael Porter Jr.’s one season at Missouri affect the future of the basketball program?

How much will Michael Porter Jr.’s one season at Missouri affect the future of the basketball program?

Blake Heckel October 17, 2017

Michael Porter Jr.’s career as a Tiger is only expected to last one season, but the Columbia native could have a lasting impact on the Missouri basketball program. With the season approaching, Missouri...

Missouri basketball set to host Mizzou Madness on Homecoming Saturday.

Missouri basketball set to host Mizzou Madness on Homecoming Saturday.

Garrett Jones October 17, 2017

High-flying dunks. A 3-point contest. And to top it off, an opportunity to build camaraderie between the teams and excitement for the fans. That’s what in store for Saturday’s Mizzou Madness pep rally,...