# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Las Vegas - Mixed Doubles 4.0/4.5 Age: (70+) (2026-02-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:47:20
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7070166589
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Las Vegas - Mixed Doubles 4.0/4.5 Age: (70+)
- **Location:** Las Vegas, NV (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6981-the-pickleball-universe)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 4-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Diana Andonian** (DUPR ID: 8DJPWL) - Rating: 3.243, Location: Carpinteria, CA, US
- **Jeffrey Ebersole** (DUPR ID: PZW6MG) - Rating: 3.281, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Susan E. Smith** (DUPR ID: 3YRE5D) - Rating: 3.769, Location: Simi Valley, CA, US
- **Dale Harris** (DUPR ID: 8D99L3) - Rating: 3.984, Location: Clearfield, UT, US

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