Crossword puzzle clue "like an athlete who wins a title match"

Like an athlete who wins a title match?

Wins a chess match

Out with a Match.com match, say

"How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?" quipper

"Family Guy" mom who quipped, "It's like I always tell the kids: a quitter never wins and don't trust whitey"

Wins but good, like the underdog

Like the narrowest of wins

Like a team that wins four, then loses three