Las Vegas Night Owls Dominate California Black Bears: The Las Vegas Night Owls earned their third win of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season by beating the California Black Bears 3-1 on May 24, 2025. The match took place at Austin Pickle Ranch as part of the ongoing 2025 MLP Austin tournament. The Night Owls took control early and won three out of four matches. The DreamBreaker round was not needed.
Strong Start for the Night Owls
Las Vegas got off to a fast start in the women’s doubles match. Chao Yi Wang and Brooke Buckner played a solid game and beat Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite 11-5.
In the men’s doubles match, Pablo Tellez and James Delgado gave the Night Owls another point. They overcame Rafa Hewett and Juan Benitez in a close battle, winning 11-9.
Black Bears Strike Back in Mixed Doubles
The California Black Bears won their only match during the first mixed doubles game. Juan Benitez and Lina Padegimaite teamed up and edged out James Delgado and Brooke Buckner 12-10, putting California on the board.
However, Las Vegas responded quickly in the second mixed doubles match. Pablo Tellez and Chao Yi Wang beat Rafa Hewett and Layne Sleeth 11-8, sealing the match victory. Since Las Vegas had already won three matches, the deciding DreamBreaker round was not played.
Las Vegas Builds Momentum
This win gives the Las Vegas Night Owls a strong 3-0 record, while the California Black Bears fall to 1-2 in the season. Las Vegas continues to show teamwork and skill in each round.
| Match Type | Las Vegas Night Owls | California Black Bears | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Chao Yi Wang / Brooke Buckner | Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 11-5 | Las Vegas Night Owls |
| Men’s Doubles | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado | Rafa Hewett / Juan Benitez | 11-9 | Las Vegas Night Owls |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | James Delgado / Brooke Buckner | Juan Benitez / Lina Padegimaite | 10-12 | California Black Bears |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Pablo Tellez / Chao Yi Wang | Rafa Hewett / Layne Sleeth | 11-8 | Las Vegas Night Owls |
| DreamBreaker | Pablo Tellez/James Delgado/Brooke Buckner/Chao Yi Wang | Rafa Hewett/Juan Benitez/Lina Padegimaite/Layne Sleeth | 0-0 | Not Played (N/A) |
The next matches in the 2025 MLP Austin will be important for shaping the season standings as teams fight for playoff spots.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Dominate California Black Bears
The Las Vegas Night Owls defeated the California Black Bears 3-1 on May 24, during the 2025 MLP Austin at Austin Pickle Ranch. With this win, Las Vegas improved to 3-0. The DreamBreaker round wasn’t needed. California dropped to 1-2 for the season.
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