# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.499 And Under) Age: (35 & 50 Combined) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:14:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7962362056
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.499 And Under) Age: (35 & 50 Combined)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nate Seaman** (Player ID: 17JDM5) - Rating: 4.572, Location: Hudsonville, MI, US
- **Jeffrey Buit** (Player ID: 1RDLVQ) - Rating: 4.187, Location: Hudsonville, MI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robert Andrews** (Player ID: 8MP0JO) - Rating: 4.651, Location: Seneca, SC, US
- **RICH KARNES** (Player ID: MYDMOV) - Rating: 4.843, Location: Spring Lake, MI, US

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