outscore
verb
out·score
ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr 
outscored; outscoring
: to score more points than
The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.—
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The Nets have allowed an average of 111.9 points per game while being outscored by 6.8 points per contest.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
With Betts out of the game the Bruins were tested and could have crumbled but a crucial three pointer from Jaquez and Gardiner going a perfect 3-for-3 in the second quarter allowed a 12 point swell that would see UCLA outscore LSU 22-12 and roll into halftime up by five points, 31-25.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In that time, Minnesota is outscoring opponents by 14.8 points per 100 possessions with Gobert on the floor, and 12.7 when Conley is playing.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
Almost officially out of the playoff race, the Penguins have been outscored 13-4 in their past two games.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
With Betts out of the game the Bruins were tested and could have crumbled but a crucial three pointer from Jaquez and Gardiner going a perfect 3-for-3 in the second quarter allowed a 12 point swell that would see UCLA outscore LSU 22-12 and roll into halftime up by five points, 31-25.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In that time, Minnesota is outscoring opponents by 14.8 points per 100 possessions with Gobert on the floor, and 12.7 when Conley is playing.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
Almost officially out of the playoff race, the Penguins have been outscored 13-4 in their past two games.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Outscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outscore. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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