scored
v.v. to get a point, a goal, or a run in a game or sport. You also use it when you get a specific grade on a test.
v. to gain a point, goal, or other unit of counting in a competitive game or examination. Transitive when specifying the points gained; intransitive when describing the general act of gaining them.
She scored the winning goal in the final minute.
The striker scored twice during the first half, giving his team a comfortable lead before the break.
Although the candidate scored exceptionally well on the written portion of the exam, the practical assessment revealed a significant lack of hands-on experience in the field.
The verb is often transitive and takes a direct object representing the points or goals achieved.
He scored to the other teamHe scored against the other teamWhen mentioning the opponent, use the preposition 'against' rather than 'to'.