# Match Record: The Universe League (2026-01-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 21:29:03
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8261846041
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Universe League
- **Location:** 9001 Dean Martin Drive; Las Vegas, NV 89139 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 10-12, 7-11, 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.36)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matthew Maccarone** (DUPR ID: W6Y7OY) - Rating: 4.305, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
- **Luis Fernandez Celis** (DUPR ID: 99DWN7) - Rating: 4.251, Location: San Cristobal, Táchira, VE

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ricky Afalava** (DUPR ID: W6NEVM) - Rating: 4.317, Location: Henderson, NV, US
- **Sulila Bedebone** (DUPR ID: V7062J) - Rating: 4.558, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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