St Mirren exited the Scottish Cup at the Fifth Round stage after loosing the cup tie 2-0 at home to Celtic.
Author: Hugh McMillan
The Buddies have extended the gap between them and sixth place to nine points as they squeezed past fellow European hopefuls Dundee.
An early goal from Cyriel Dessers was enough to give Rangers an away victory.
St Mirren has exercised their option to recall Kieran Offord from his loan at Edinburgh City.