diff --git a/model.py b/model.py
index fa66a86..cbc1cda 100644
--- a/model.py
+++ b/model.py
@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@ class Model(object):
         if newmaxscore < user.maxscore:
             raise Exception("Tried to lower maxscore. That's bad...")
         else:
+            user.score = user.maxscore
             user.maxscore = newmaxscore
 
 class User: