# Match Record: Kissing Tree Pickleball Tournament 2025 - Combined Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50-59) (2025-10-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:22:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5549724272
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-10-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Kissing Tree Pickleball Tournament 2025 - Combined Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50-59)
- **Location:** San Marcos, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4828-san-marcos-activity-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-17
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.93)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Carolyn Baines** (DUPR ID: 84MKDM) - Rating: 3.830, Location: Williamson County, TX, US
- **Mukesh Dang** (DUPR ID: RZ0VOZ) - Rating: 3.854, Location: Austin, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Lori Needham** (DUPR ID: 17EDGN) - Rating: 3.847, Location: Chappell Hill, TX, US
- **Doug Needham** (DUPR ID: 30OYPG) - Rating: 4.179, Location: Chappell Hill, TX, US

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