# Match Record: mens 3.5 pool 1 (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 17:24:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5024745632
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** mens 3.5 pool 1
- **Location:** Suite 130, 6123, University Dr NW 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Blake Mann** (DUPR ID: J50RV4) - Rating: 3.858, Location: N/A
- **Patrick Carr** (DUPR ID: PZE6JZ) - Rating: 3.637, Location: Huntsville, AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dale Skipper** (DUPR ID: PW5D5E) - Rating: 3.258, Location: Cullman, AL, US
- **Dylan Skipper** (DUPR ID: 0QLDYX) - Rating: 3.518, Location: Cullman, AL, US

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