Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila wins injunction for a fifth college season
The gist
A St. Louis judge granted Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila a preliminary injunction to play a fifth season.
The ruling keeps the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year on the court while the NCAA eligibility fight continues.
How it unfolded
- Sep 24, 2026Avila's petition for emergency relief in St. Louis City Court seeking a fifth year of eligibility was first reported by Stu Durando.
- Sep 29, 2026The initial hearing lasted just one minute, as the NCAA had already filed to move the case to federal court.
- Oct 13, 2026The case moved to federal court, with a hearing held on Oct. 13.
Key terms
- injunction
- A court order requiring a party to do or stop doing a specific act.
- NCAA eligibility
- The rules determining whether a student athlete may compete in NCAA college sports.
Source: Wikipedia