Las Vegas Night Owls Dreambreaker Victory: Las Vegas Night Owls earned a hard-fought win against the California Black Bears on Saturday at Sportime Randall’s Island. The match was part of MLP New York’s second day of play, where Premier and Challenger Level teams battled for important points. The contest was tight, ending with Las Vegas winning in the Dreambreaker round.
Both teams traded victories in the main games. Chao Yi Wang and Brooke Buckner helped Las Vegas take the women’s doubles, beating Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite 11-8. California struck back in men’s doubles when Michael Loyd and Juan Benitez edged Pablo Tellez and James Delgado 12-10.
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Mixed Doubles Matches Decide Momentum
The first mixed doubles saw Michael Loyd and Layne Sleeth dominate Pablo Tellez and Chao Yi Wang 11-4, putting the Black Bears ahead. But Las Vegas responded in the second mixed doubles when James Delgado and Brooke Buckner narrowly defeated Lina Padegimaite and Juan Benitez 12-10.
With both teams tied, the match came down to the Dreambreaker, a singles tiebreaker where all players rotate in. Las Vegas held their nerve. Pablo Tellez, James Delgado, Brooke Buckner, and Chao Yi Wang combined to beat Michael Loyd, Juan Benitez, Layne Sleeth, and Lina Padegimaite by 22-20 in a dramatic finish.
| Match | Las Vegas Night Owls | vs | California Black Bears | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Chao Yi Wang / Brooke Buckner | vs | Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 11-8 |
| Men’s Doubles | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez | 10-12 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Pablo Tellez / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Michael Loyd / Layne Sleeth | 4-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | James Delgado / Brooke Buckner | vs | Lina Padegimaite / Juan Benitez | 12-10 |
| Dreambreaker | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado / Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez / Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 22-20 |
Impact and What’s Next
This victory gave the Las Vegas Night Owls three standings points and built their momentum in the tournament. California Black Bears showed strong resistance, proving they remain contenders. Both teams will look to carry lessons from this close match into their upcoming games as MLP New York continues.
They will return to the courts determined to improve their positions in the standings and gain more wins in this tight competition.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Dreambreaker Victory
Las Vegas Night Owls beat California Black Bears in a close match on Saturday at MLP New York. After trading wins in doubles, the Night Owls secured the final point in the Dreambreaker tiebreaker 22-20. Both teams will play again as the event continues.
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