UCLA plays at Oregon

By David Wharton

Jan. 4, 2009 12 AM PT

Time: 12:30.

On the air: TV: Fox Sports Prime Ticket; Radio: 570.

Where: McArthur Court.

AT OREGON

Records: UCLA 11-2, 1-0; Oregon 6-7, 0-1.

Record vs. opponent: 79-25.

Update: The 12th-ranked Bruins’ weekend swing through the chilly Pacific Northwest concludes with a trip to hostile McArthur Court. UCLA looked impressive against lowly Oregon State on Friday night, moving the ball comfortably against the zone, hitting shots from outside and playing effective defense, but the Ducks should be a somewhat tougher matchup. Oregon is led by junior guard Tajuan Porter, averaging 14.2 points, and freshman Michael Dunigan with 11.2 points and six rebounds per game.

-- David Wharton

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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 plays at Oregon

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