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high-scoring

1 of 1adjective
/ˈhaɪˌskɔrɪŋ/
Forms:more high-scoring,most high-scoring
1

of a game or match, where a large number of points or goals are scored

  • The basketball team won the high-scoring game with a final score of 120-115.
  • In a surprising turn, the soccer match ended in a high-scoring draw of 4-4.
  • Despite the high-scoring first half, the second half of the baseball game was a defensive battle.
  • The hockey game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams netting over six goals each.
  • The tennis match turned into a high-scoring marathon, lasting over five hours.
2

(of a sports player) achieving a large number of points or goals in a game or over a period of time

  • The high-scoring forward led his team to the finals with an impressive number of goals.
  • As a high-scoring basketball player, he averaged over 30 points per game.
  • The high-scoring player set a new league record for most goals in a single season.
  • Known for being a high-scoring striker, he is a key player for the team.
Synonyms:
prolific