# Match Record: The Columbus Open @ MatchPoint - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 To 5.0) Age: (35 To 49) (2025-12-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:02:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6949860893
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The Columbus Open @ MatchPoint - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 To 5.0) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Columbus, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6146-equinox-sports-club-new-york)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.27)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Steven Scarpino** (DUPR ID: ODQO2W) - Rating: 4.287, Location: Canton, OH, US
- **Larry Dowling** (DUPR ID: XJJYQ7) - Rating: 4.308, Location: Wooster, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tim DeCant** (DUPR ID: NRGEJZ) - Rating: 4.112, Location: Toledo, OH, US
- **Ryan Early** (DUPR ID: 4LDZPK) - Rating: 4.386, Location: Lucas County, OH, US

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