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By DAVID WHARTON

Dec. 4, 1998 12 AM PT

USC (4-0) at UC SANTA BARBARA (0-5), 7:30, KCTD (1540)--The Trojans are 7-0 against Santa Barbara dating to 1947. The Gauchos are led by senior forward B.J. Bunton, who averages 16.4 points, and senior forward Josh Merrill, who averages 15.2 points and a team-high 8.6 rebounds.

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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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