Carlynn Savant posted her fourth double-double of the season to lead Missouri past 19 th -ranked Nebraska 65-53 on Saturday.

Missouri trailed by seven midway through the second half, before going on a 10-0 run that put them up 45-42. The Tigers continued to make baskets when they needed them and escaped Lincoln with their first win over a ranked opponent in five games this year.

Savant finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while EeTisha Riddle added 16, with 14 coming in the final 11 minutes.

Mizzou snapped its 16-game losing road losing streak to ranked opponents. Their last win over a ranked team on the road came all the way back in 2001 when the Tigers upset No. 4 Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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