Arizona Drive stay hot at MLP’s Las Vegas match by extending their unbeaten run on Tuesday with a commanding win over the Carolina Pickleball Club at Darling Tennis Center, moving their record to 3-0. This regulation victory kept Arizona Drive’s momentum alive, as they continued establishing themselves in the Major League Pickleball.
A Trade that Tipped the Scales
Led by a star-studded roster featuring Andrei Daescu, Dylan Frazier, Lacy Schneemann, and recent acquisition Jessie Irvine, Arizona Drive quickly gained the upper hand. Early gender doubles wins set the tone for the match, putting Carolina Pickleball Club on their heels. Andrei Daescu and Lacy Schneemann then closed out the win in the mixed doubles showdown, defeating Kaitlyn Christian and Collin Johns in what became the pivotal game of the contest.
It was an intriguing matchup, as these two clubs were part of a notable trade just weeks prior. The Arizona Drive sent Kaitlyn Christian to Carolina Pickleball Club in exchange for Jessie Irvine, and Tuesday’s showdown proved to be a decisive moment in evaluating that deal.
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So far, Arizona Drive is getting the better of the swap. With Jessie Irvine’s presence, they remain unbeaten in Las Vegas, while Carolina Pickleball Club continues to search for its first win at the tournament.
The women’s doubles pairing of Jessie Irvine and Lacy Schneemann set the stage, handily defeating Carolina Pickleball Club’s Brooke Buckner and Kaitlyn Christian. On the men’s side, Andrei Daescu and Dylan Frazier narrowly edged out the Johns brothers, winning 25-22 and further solidifying Arizona Drive’s grip on the match.
Arizona Drive’s Depth Shines in the Mixed Doubles
In the mixed doubles matches, Andrei Daescu and Lacy Schneemann took control again, fending off the duo of Kaitlyn Christian and Collin Johns in a tightly contested game that went 26-24 in Arizona Drive’s favor. This sealed the victory for them before a second mixed doubles match, which saw Jessie Irvine and Dylan Frazier fall just short against Ben Johns and Brooke Buckner.
The Arizona Drive’s strong performance in gender doubles made the difference in this clash. Despite Carolina Pickleball Club’s best efforts, Arizona Drive’s depth and versatility across men’s and women’s pairings allowed them to dictate the pace of the match.
Key Scores and Results
- Arizona Drive 3, Carolina Pickleball Club 1
Women’s Doubles
- Jessie Irvine / Lacy Schneemann: 25
- Brooke Buckner / Kaitlyn Christian: 14
Men’s Doubles
- Andrei Daescu / Dylan Frazier: 25
- Ben Johns / Collin Johns: 22
Mixed Doubles
- Andrei Daescu / Lacy Schneemann: 26
- Collin Johns / Kaitlyn Christian: 24
Mixed Doubles
- Jessie Irvine / Dylan Frazier: 23
- Ben Johns / Brooke Buckner: 25
News in Brief: Arizona Drive Stay Hot at MLP’s Las Vegas Match
The Arizona Drive continued their dominant run in Las Vegas, improving to 3-0 with a 3-1 win over the Carolina Pickleball Club. Early wins in the women’s and men’s doubles helped Arizona Drive set the pace, and the victory was sealed in the mixed doubles matchup.
This match also highlighted a recent trade between the teams, with Jessie Irvine’s acquisition by Arizona Drive looking like a winning move, as Carolina Pickleball Club remains winless in Las Vegas.
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