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The Maneater

Martin’s impact on Tigers already noticeable at Tigers media day

Martin’s impact on Tigers already noticeable at Tigers media day

Eli Lederman September 29, 2017

In his first press conference of the season, ahead of his team’s first practice, first-year head basketball coach Cuonzo Martin was short, sweet and direct in his opening statement. “I’m ready to...

Countdown to wrestling, part one: a guide for beginners

Hannah Hoffmeister September 5, 2017

**Countdown to Wrestling** Part one: A guide for beginners It’s no secret that Mizzou has become a wrestling powerhouse. The Tigers have consistently put out some of the best teams and individual competitors...

J’den Cox wins bronze medal at wrestling World Championships

J’den Cox wins bronze medal at wrestling World Championships

Bennett Durando August 26, 2017

Just when it seemed like wrestler J’den Cox’s extensive catalogue of accolades couldn’t grow any more immense, the Olympic bronze medalist and three-time NCAA champion for Mizzou delivered again...

Jontay Porter officially reclassifies to class of 2017

Jontay Porter officially reclassifies to class of 2017

Eli Lederman August 10, 2017

After several months of waiting, Cuonzo Martin finally has the cherry on top of his first recruiting class as head basketball coach of the Missouri Tigers. On Wednesday night, five-star forward Jontay...

Mizzou women’s basketball says “bonjour” to an international recruit

Mizzou women’s basketball says “bonjour” to an international recruit

Garrett Jones July 25, 2017

Mizzou women’s basketball made an offseason splash on Monday when it announced the signing of Emmanuelle Tahane, a freshman forward from Bondy, France. Tahane, a 6-foot-1 small forward, adds size and...

Mizzou graduate arrested after joyride at Mizzou Arena

Mizzou graduate arrested after joyride at Mizzou Arena

Garrett Jones July 10, 2017

A 23-year-old Columbia man was arrested by MUPD on June 25 after he allegedly drove his Volkswagen Passat through a closed gate and a garage door into Mizzou Arena earlier that morning. Nathaniel Conant...

Jontay Porter commits to Mizzou

Jontay Porter commits to Mizzou

Jack Parodi May 23, 2017

After weeks of speculation over when or if he might commit to Missouri this spring, Jontay Porter announced his commitment to the Tigers via Twitter Monday afternoon. After much thought and prayer I have...

Former gymnasts come forward against coach Shannon Welker

Former gymnasts come forward against coach Shannon Welker

Dru Berry May 13, 2017

After a season in which Mizzou gymnastics reached its highest ranking in program history, the program now faces questions surrounding head coach Shannon Welker. On Thursday, KOMU 8 News’ Mark Kim and...

Breaking down the success of Mizzou wrestling

Breaking down the success of Mizzou wrestling

Langston Newsome May 7, 2017

The University of Missouri has been constructing a premier wrestling program for years. In the 2016-17 season, Mizzou wrestling continued to build upon its stellar resume by controlling the Mid-American...

J’den Cox to stay on as assistant wrestling coach for Missouri after he graduates

J’den Cox to stay on as assistant wrestling coach for Missouri after he graduates

Joe Noser May 5, 2017

J’den Cox’s career as a wrestler at Missouri has ended, but his career as a coach and professional may just be beginning. Head wrestling coach Brian Smith announced in a press release Thursday that...

Blake Harris talks about his visit and commitment to Mizzou

Blake Harris talks about his visit and commitment to Mizzou

Chelsea Roemer April 19, 2017

When Blake Harris got to the University of Missouri, he felt like a superstar. There were cheering fans, banners hanging from fraternity houses and tons of social media buzz. Harris, a four-star point...

Men’s basketball recruiting notebook: Porter Jr. and Co. take over Mizzou for a weekend

Men’s basketball recruiting notebook: Porter Jr. and Co. take over Mizzou for a weekend

Eli Lederman April 11, 2017

If you stayed away from Greektown, downtown Columbia, campus, anywhere between Providence Road and College Avenue and off of social media last weekend, you may have missed Michael Porter Jr., Kevin Knox...