# Match Record: 2026 B\Town Throwdown - Cash Prize Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (Any) (2026-03-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 02:38:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4595292156
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 B\Town Throwdown - Cash Prize Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Bloomington, IL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6961-ymca)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.17)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brandon Pichen** (DUPR ID: RZERWQ) - Rating: 3.944, Location: Yorkville, IL, US
- **Shawn Nelson** (DUPR ID: 8W46KQ) - Rating: 4.414, Location: Naperville, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matthew Hinshaw** (DUPR ID: 6Z4G2K) - Rating: 4.088, Location: N/A
- **Scott Schroeder** (DUPR ID: 3500XV) - Rating: 4.241, Location: East Peoria, IL, US

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