on points

idiom

: by earning more points or less points (as the case may be) than one's opponent in a game or contest

He beat his opponent on points.

lose to the other team on points

Examples of on points in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kings also outscored the Suns 26-16 on points in the paint. —Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024

Canada reached the quarterfinals with the top ranking in the tournament based on points earned, goals scored and goal differential. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2024

The Razorbacks also outscored the Wildcats 30-28 on points in the paint and 10-5 on second-chance points. —Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 29 Jan. 2024

And the action goes well beyond just betting on points scored and who will win the game. —Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2024

Disney Vacation Club Members who have added on points at The Cabins can begin to book stays on Feb. 15, and by April 23 all Disney Vacation Club members can book online or by calling member services. —Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024

The company formed by 12 rebel clubs – now led by only Real Madrid and Barcelona – started legal action and the court was asked to rule on points of EU law by a Madrid tribunal. —Samuel Petrequin, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Dec. 2023

For the second straight year, France wins the Six Nations Rugby Championship on points difference from Ireland. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023

Another Marriott property, and another visit on points. —Chris Taylor, wsj.com, 4 Oct. 2023