# Match Record: Pool A - Men's DUPR 18 (v4) (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 22:18:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4849660501
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Pool A - Men's DUPR 18 (v4)
- **Location:** Paddle Up Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 21-18
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jason Bantle** (DUPR ID: 84QKNG) - Rating: 5.051, Location: St. Louis, MO, US
- **Ryan Niedermayer** (DUPR ID: 8EX7WE) - Rating: 4.079, Location: St. Louis, MO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Chase blickhan** (DUPR ID: L50YEQ) - Rating: 4.845, Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO, US
- **Tyler Bussmann** (DUPR ID: RZG0LD) - Rating: 4.168, Location: St. Louis, MO, US

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