# Match Record: Macon Love 2026 Valentine's Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (15+, 35+) COMBINED (2026-02-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:44:12
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5013143986
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Macon Love 2026 Valentine's Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (15+, 35+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.43)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Donna Cottrell** (DUPR ID: 3PDQG3) - Rating: 3.510, Location: Auburn, GA, US
- **Carl Cottrell** (DUPR ID: P8MZL3) - Rating: 3.593, Location: Auburn, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **LINDSAY SHUMAN** (DUPR ID: G5NOKX) - Rating: 3.104, Location: Dublin, GA, US
- **Fred Benario** (DUPR ID: 84VJRV) - Rating: 3.522, Location: Athens, GA, US

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