# Match Record: Mixed Doubles Skill: (<3.5) - Session 1, Week 4 Match 4 (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:23:23
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Mixed Doubles Skill: (<3.5) - Session 1, Week 4 Match 4
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Betsy Russo** (DUPR ID: 1NQEPZ) - Rating: 3.440, Location: N/A
- **Patrick Loop** (DUPR ID: 2LMXER) - Rating: 2.796, Location: Botetourt County, VA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Luda Nichols** (DUPR ID: JPLE0W) - Rating: 3.189, Location: N/A
- **Raby Howard** (DUPR ID: WX4VYY) - Rating: 3.493, Location: Elliston, VA, US

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