# Match Record: A Paddle of Their Own Tournament - Women's Doubles: 2.5 - 2.99 (2026-03-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:53:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6911656621
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** A Paddle of Their Own Tournament - Women's Doubles: 2.5 - 2.99
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6852-pure-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mindy McFarren** (DUPR ID: 2QYP0R) - Rating: 2.813, Location: Roseville, MN, US
- **Janel Brockopp** (DUPR ID: N7R7NW) - Rating: 2.851, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Erin Smilanich** (DUPR ID: Z95NOD) - Rating: 2.679, Location: Apple Valley, MN, US
- **Tonya Welsch** (DUPR ID: DNO6GX) - Rating: 2.310, Location: Eagan, MN, US

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