# Match Record: NCAS Winter BODYARMOR State Games - Men's Singles 5.0-5.5 Double Elimination 8-34 Age (2026-03-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:25:58
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** NCAS Winter BODYARMOR State Games - Men's Singles 5.0-5.5 Double Elimination 8-34 Age
- **Location:** Pin Point Raleigh  
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11, 3-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.68)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Diego Alejandro Espinoza Martinez** (DUPR ID: EW755O) - Rating: 4.052, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matthew Smith** (DUPR ID: 6Z7KLE) - Rating: 5.299, Location: Kernersville, NC, US

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