# Match Record: New Year 2026 Round Robin Invitational @ Kilgore College 3.0-3.49 Men's (2026-01-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:17:11
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** New Year 2026 Round Robin Invitational @ Kilgore College 3.0-3.49 Men's
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.88)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jeff Keller** (DUPR ID: P5QKVM) - Rating: 2.496, Location: N/A
- **Nathan Keller** (DUPR ID: P5Q2KE) - Rating: 2.496, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Don Owings** (DUPR ID: 1N657Z) - Rating: 3.398, Location: Longview, TX, US
- **Gary Conner** (DUPR ID: MYPY9L) - Rating: 3.125, Location: Longview, TX, US

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