UCLA tonight

By David Wharton

Dec. 7, 2008 12 AM PT

VS. CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE

Time: 7:30.

On the air: TV: Prime Ticket; Radio: 1150

Where: Pauley Pavilion.

Records: UCLA 4-2, Cal State Northridge 1-5.

Record vs. Northridge: 4-1.

Update: The Bruins return home after playing tough on the road but coming up short against eighth-ranked Texas. Freshman Drew Gordon sprained his left wrist Thursday night, but tests for serious injury came back negative and he is expected to be available for the game. The Matadors, the preseason choice to win the Big West Conference, have struggled through a tough early schedule that included games at New Mexico, Rider and Drexel. Forwards Willie Galick (11.3) and Tremaine Townsend (11.0) and guard Josh Jenkins (10.3) lead the team in scoring.

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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.

UCLA tonight

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