# Match Record: DUPR 18 - The Dink Minor Leauge Pickleball @ Bozeman Winter Classic (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 21:14:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4366034790
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** DUPR 18 - The Dink Minor Leauge Pickleball @ Bozeman Winter Classic
- **Location:** The Picklr Bozeman 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 18-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.69)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Vladka McCalley** (DUPR ID: MY4MLD) - Rating: 4.474, Location: Bozeman, MT, US
- **Kristen  Nichols** (DUPR ID: NXMNP7) - Rating: 4.635, Location: Bozeman, MT, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Frances Allison** (DUPR ID: NRKJ66) - Rating: 4.307, Location: Bozeman, MT, US
- **Suzanne Woodburn** (DUPR ID: KD9D5K) - Rating: 5.345, Location: Bozeman, MT, US

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