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Robin Pingeton gives her postgame radio interview after her players hit her with silly string to celebrate career win No. 500 on Feb. 11, 2019.

Mizzou women stun No. 5 Mississippi State

Mizzou women’s basketball upset No. 5 Mississippi State 75-67 on the road on Thursday night.

The Bulldogs (22-2, 10-1) had won 30 straight home games, and 26 straight SEC regular season games overall.

Despite dealing with illness, Sophie Cunningham scored 24 points. She became the third Tiger ever with 2,000 points in her career. She also set the all-time record for career free throws made during the contest.

The Tigers (19-7, 8-4) next head into a home showdown with Tennessee on Sunday afternoon.

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