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By DAVID WHARTON

Nov. 30, 1996 12 AM PT

* CS NORTHRIDGE (1-1) at LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (1-1)

Time--7. Radio--KXLU-FM (88.9)

Loyola Marymount Coach John Olive is expected to rejoin the team after taking leave to visit his ailing mother in Philadelphia. In his absence, the Lions shot only 39% during an 87-70 loss at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Tuesday night. Loyola needs more production from senior point guard Jim Williamson, who made three of 12 shots against Cal Poly. The Matadors are coming off a 77-57 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills on Wednesday, the day after Coach Bobby Braswell’s father died. Trenton Cross, a junior guard, led Northridge with 20 points. The home team has won the last five games in this series.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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