# Match Record: Elite Clear Lake: Dink-o De Mayo Showdown - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.500-3.999) Age: (Any) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:21:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4732726120
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Elite Clear Lake: Dink-o De Mayo Showdown - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.500-3.999) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Houston, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6485-drop-shots-htx)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Tim Bourque** (DUPR ID: 559YOL) - Rating: 3.657, Location: Porter, TX, US
- **Eric Carlson** (DUPR ID: 890DZJ) - Rating: 3.612, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Vince Luu** (DUPR ID: O67N47) - Rating: 3.516, Location: Cypress, TX, US
- **Jeff Barton** (DUPR ID: 9906ME) - Rating: 3.840, Location: Cypress, TX, US

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