Matt Smith Wins Midwestern Regionals

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Matt Smith defeated Jeff Caldwell 22-13 to take the USCA's Midwestern Region singles championship flight. Caldwell opened the action with a break that took yellow through four-back, but didn't quite get an ideal leave set for red (for wicket two). That left the door open for Smith. It didn't take long for Smith to get his first break and from there he pretty much controlled the action.

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Midwest Regionals - Day Four

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Players didn't so much notice the 95 degree heat today as the real battle was against the wind. The wind claimed the pop-up tent on court four and at times gusted enough to move stationary balls. No matter what it made everyone a little un-easy on hoop shots. Eight players each from the championship and first flights advance to tomorrow morning's playoff round. Matt Smith and Matt Baird took the top two seeds in the championship flight.

DAY FOUR PHOTO GALLERY

Singles Play Starts in Tulsa

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Day three of action at the 2011 USCA Midwestern Regions kicked off singles play. The event is taking place on four courts at LaFortune, Park in Tulsa. Weather on Saturday was warm with occasional cloud cover.

DAY THREE PHOTOS

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