# Match Record: The Universe League (2026-01-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 01:27:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5239454937
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The Universe League
- **Location:** 9001 Dean Martin Drive; Las Vegas, NV 89139 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 3-11, 7-11, 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.04)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel Moyal** (DUPR ID: E9P7KJ) - Rating: 4.184, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
- **Tom Taicher** (DUPR ID: 94Y5KJ) - Rating: 3.805, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Desmond Slusher** (DUPR ID: 8G0JRM) - Rating: 4.043, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
- **Hanson Wang** (DUPR ID: XJ064R) - Rating: 4.125, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

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