The volleyball team is set to begin their 2021 season at the Abilene Christian University Invitational against the University of the Incarnate Word on Friday at noon.
Following Friday’s match, UTA will play Abilene Christian University on Saturday at noon, followed by a rematch against Incarnate Word at 6 p.m. in their final match of the invitational.
Here are three keys to a UTA victory to begin their 2021 campaign.
1. Returning experience can bolster the Mavs
The Mavericks return five players, who played in 80 or more sets last season. Sophomore libero Alli Wells led the Mavericks in 2020 with 89 sets, with fellow freshman defensive specialist Alyssa Duran at 88.