# Match Record: The Universe League Spring 2026 (2026-04-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:16:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6958930524
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** The Universe League Spring 2026
- **Location:** 9001 Dean Martin Drive; Las Vegas, NV 89139 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-4, 11-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.63)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Casey Lea** (Player ID: 3OKRJ2) - Rating: 3.357, Location: Henderson, NV, US
- **Matthew Benner** (Player ID: D9GLZL) - Rating: 3.925, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jay Ship** (Player ID: 8GLJG1) - Rating: 3.657, Location: Henderson, NV, US
- **Nathan Cartwright Sr** (Player ID: 84MW26) - Rating: 3.569, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/) - High-value paddle setups to get started.