# Match Record: The Blizzard Bash by Lucky Shots - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 To 4.5) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:52:05
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7937136675
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The Blizzard Bash by Lucky Shots - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 To 4.5)
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6852-pure-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.27)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Edward Rupp** (DUPR ID: QP67VR) - Rating: 4.149, Location: N/A
- **Mark Battles** (DUPR ID: GG2MDV) - Rating: 4.508, Location: Saint Paul, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Rigel Menard** (DUPR ID: V4R2Z6) - Rating: 4.163, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **Lucas Bartlett** (DUPR ID: 0RW922) - Rating: 4.277, Location: N/A

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