diff --git a/model.py b/model.py
index 558bf83..fa66a86 100644
--- a/model.py
+++ b/model.py
@@ -85,7 +85,10 @@ class Model(object):
     async def set_score(self, authtoken, newscore):
         user = self.verify_user(authtoken)
         if newscore <= user.maxscore:
-            user.score = newscore
+            if newscore < user.score:
+                raise Exception("Tried to lower its score")
+            else:
+                user.score = newscore
         else:
             raise Exception("Tried to raise user score above maxscore")
 
diff --git a/scoreboard.json b/scoreboard.json
index 8d2c3aa..3f4980b 100644
--- a/scoreboard.json
+++ b/scoreboard.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
     "bd63gy2wfdk72q3mk6ooesanx4mo33ao": {
       "uuid": "bd63gy2wfdk72q3mk6ooesanx4mo33ao",
       "name": "Felix",
-      "score": 276,
+      "score": 285,
       "maxscore": 300,
       "timeout": 0
     },