# Match Record: Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mens Singles 3.5 Age: (65-69; 70-74) (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:57:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4977956055
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mens Singles 3.5 Age: (65-69; 70-74)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.75)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Randy Murphy** (DUPR ID: 2QZZQ9) - Rating: 3.203, Location: Pike Road, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael Dossett** (DUPR ID: 8GYZ5G) - Rating: 4.300, Location: Columbus, GA, US

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