# Match Record: Bracketology - Men's 4.5 - Group 3 Round 3 (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:19:24
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4335497580
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Bracketology - Men's 4.5 - Group 3 Round 3
- **Location:** Club Pickleball USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3299-club-pickleball-usa)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ryder Patti** (DUPR ID: 6ZDVQQ) - Rating: 3.843, Location: Mapleton, UT, US
- **Preston Stratton** (DUPR ID: 8K00KQ) - Rating: 4.212, Location: UT, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Allan Groves** (DUPR ID: 8WYOWG) - Rating: 4.495, Location: Midvale, UT, US
- **Matthew Nelson** (DUPR ID: 3044N2) - Rating: 4.788, Location: Murray, UT, US

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