# Match Record: The Spirit 2026 - 55+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above (2026-01-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:04:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8069507057
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The Spirit 2026 - 55+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above
- **Location:** Sutherland, NSW (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6071-sutherland-district-basketball-association)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.96)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael McGrillen** (DUPR ID: 76JWQN) - Rating: 4.049, Location: N/A
- **Simon Black** (DUPR ID: 765GE4) - Rating: 3.683, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matt McGrath** (DUPR ID: JZLO7D) - Rating: 4.222, Location: NSW, AU
- **Peter Graham** (DUPR ID: DNJDEX) - Rating: 3.888, Location: N/A

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