Whittier College was outscored 35-0 in the first half on their way to a 59-6 loss to SCIAC rival University of Redlands on November 3 in Redlands, Calif.  The loss drops the Poets record to 3-5 overall and 2-4 in conference play.

Josh Scurlock '08 was responsible for the lone Poet touchdown with a two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.  He carried the ball nine times for 30 yards.  He finished 18-for-34 with 197 yards passing, but threw three interceptions.  Shawn Briggs '08 caught six passes for 95 yards.  Anthony Pomponio '09 also had six receptions, accounting for 51 yards.

Defensively, the Poets were led by Jared Izidoro '08 who had eight tackles, two for a loss.  Anthony Capelletti '09, Daniel Lopez '08 and Ryan Kirkpatrick '11 each recorded a sack. 

Redlands quarterback Dan Selway had a monster day with 391 yards on 23-for-32 passing and four touchdowns.  He completed passes to twelve different receivers including eight to Kyle Godfrey for 69 yards.  Jake Lacey had a team-high 89 receiving yards on just three receptions.  Running back Zack Schaffer carried the ball 13 times and gained 123 yards with a touchdown.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs got six tackles and an interception from Conor Drake.  Tam Berhe was credited with two sacks.  Brad Smith, Nick Graves and Mike Nicolini each had interceptions.

The Poets wrap up their season on November 10, when SCIAC powerhouse Occidental comes Memorial Stadium.  The game is scheduled to kick-off at 7pm.