# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Las Vegas - Men's Doubles 4.5/5.0 Age: (65+) (2026-02-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:40:55
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4755020311
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Las Vegas - Men's Doubles 4.5/5.0 Age: (65+)
- **Location:** Las Vegas, NV (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6981-the-pickleball-universe)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.70)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dean Nihart** (DUPR ID: 1NXPY7) - Rating: 4.501, Location: Johnston, IA, US
- **Richard Kolz** (DUPR ID: 3LEZPK) - Rating: 4.116, Location: Urbandale, IA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Stephen Cole** (DUPR ID: 3V2LL7) - Rating: 4.856, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
- **Barry Mah** (DUPR ID: 84PYOG) - Rating: 5.331, Location: Port Moody, BC, CA

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