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3 keys for victory in UTA men’s basketball’s season opener against Oklahoma State University

The men’s basketball team begins their 2021-2022 season against Oklahoma State University on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Here’s three keys for a Mavericks victory over the Cowboys.

1. Impactful newcomers

The Mavericks have added seven new players, and many of them are expected to be significant factors this year.

In the UTA’s 68-64 exhibition win over Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Nov. 1, transfer guards Pedro Castro and Javon Levi started, and fellow guard Jack Hoiberg received significant minutes.

Castro led Houston Baptist University in scoring with 371 points and a 3-point percentage of 48% last year.