# Match Record: Pool A - Men's DUPR 16 (v4) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:52:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5787412345
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Pool A - Men's DUPR 16 (v4)
- **Location:** Paddle Up Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 18-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.07)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Chris Doss** (DUPR ID: V7K5ZE) - Rating: 4.268, Location: Wildwood, MO, US
- **Kyle Gottuso** (DUPR ID: 89NQK7) - Rating: 3.918, Location: Saint Charles, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Nick Borger** (DUPR ID: XJW2W7) - Rating: 4.022, Location: Wentzville, MO, US
- **Ryan Niedermayer** (DUPR ID: 8EX7WE) - Rating: 4.074, Location: St. Louis, MO, US

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