# Match Record: AOP (2.930 to 4.060) - Week 3 - Round 1 Pool A (2026-05-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:03:11
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** AOP (2.930 to 4.060) - Week 3 - Round 1 Pool A
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Damon Southall** (DUPR ID: 35XPJR) - Rating: 4.052, Location: Kansas City, MO, US
- **Eric Ortiz** (DUPR ID: EW52DV) - Rating: 2.923, Location: Kansas City, KS, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Bryan Sloan** (DUPR ID: WX9YEM) - Rating: 3.916, Location: Kansas City, MO, US
- **Ryan Harness** (DUPR ID: ZDENLW) - Rating: 3.114, Location: Kansas City, KS, US

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