scored a team-high 16 points, but Whittier College lost 66-65 to Chapman University at Graham Athletics Center on January 3.  The Poets have lost three in a row as their record falls to 6-5.

Covington was 6-of-11 from the field in 31 minutes of action.  Raphael Farlough '08 and Tim Fanning '07 each scored eleven points for the Poets.  Fanning finished the game with three three-point field goals.

In a game that was a battle from the start, the Poets shot 47 percent in the first half to take a 35-26 lead at halftime.  Whittier was ahead by nine with less than two minutes remaining when Chapman went on a 10-0 run to finish the game.  Three Poet turnovers contributed to the Panther's three three-pointers that propelled them to the comeback win.