Robbie Avila Suffers Ankle Injury in SLU's Season-Opening Loss

Saint Louis University faced a challenging start as star player Robbie Avila exited with an injury during their 85-78 defeat to Santa Clara.

Robbie Avila, a key player for Saint Louis University, injured his right ankle late in the game against Santa Clara and was unable to continue playing.
Avila had previously missed preseason time due to an ankle sprain but managed to contribute 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists before his latest injury.
Despite a strong second-half effort from Isaiah Swope, who scored 24 points, SLU could not overcome Santa Clara's lead.
SLU's new coach, Josh Schertz, and Avila share a strong bond, having both come from Indiana State, where Avila was a standout player.
The Billikens struggled with bench contributions and were missing guard Kobe Johnson due to a shoulder injury, impacting their overall performance.