# Match Record: Jan-Feb Ladders - THU SAME-PARTNER (3.25+) Ladder (2026-01-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:24:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8135690640
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Jan-Feb Ladders - THU SAME-PARTNER (3.25+) Ladder
- **Location:** Pebble Creek Sports Club - Hickory, North Carolina 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Stephen Connor** (DUPR ID: JJGE9D) - Rating: 3.967, Location: Hudson, NC, US
- **Jeremy Ku** (DUPR ID: KXKKLK) - Rating: 4.174, Location: Hickory, NC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ivan Livas** (DUPR ID: 2YEXQE) - Rating: 3.223, Location: Hickory, NC, US
- **Austin Ormand** (DUPR ID: GWNEGQ) - Rating: 3.331, Location: Hickory, NC, US

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