USD’s Defense Stops Whittier in 21-6 Victory
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The University of San Diego took a 21-0 halftime lead Saturday and its defense held Whittier College to minus 18 yards rushing as the Toreros beat Whittier, 21-6, in a nonconference game at Whittier.
USD took advantage of 10 quarterback sacks, including 3 by nose tackle Dave Dunn, for minus 87 yards to establish a school record for fewest rushing yards allowed in a game. The previous record was minus 1 yard against Claremont-Mudd this season.
USD took a 7-0 lead 3 minutes into the game when quarterback Doug Piper (8 of 10 for 88 yards) passed 5 yards to Ken Jones in the end zone. The score was set up when USD linebacker Frank Love recovered a Gaylon Sweet fumble on the Whittier 8-yard line.
In the second quarter, Virgil Enriquez made it 14-0 with a 3-yard touchdown run that capped a 10-play, 83-yard drive. On that drive, Piper connected with Sam McDermott for 13 and 10 yards, then hit tight end David Nottoli with a 28-yard pass. Two plays later, Enriquez scored.
The third touchdown came on a fake field goal attempt. From the Whittier 19, Jim Morrison lined up for a 26-yard attempt. Holder Ty Barksdale took the snap and passed to Mike Hintze for a 19-yard touchdown with 1 minute 50 seconds remaining in the half.
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