SLU Falls to Santa Clara

The Schertz era starts with a loss and an injury, with the Billikens losing to Santa Clara 85-78. Swopes led the Billikens with 24 points and 6 three-pointers. Robbie Avila had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, but retwisted his right ankle.

The Billikens return to the floor on Sunday to take on Avila (the team, not a member of Robbie’s family).