UCLA ready for long-awaited return home, faces Cal State Northridge

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UCLA returns home for its first game at Pauley Pavilion in December to face Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

UCLA (5-4) followed a 65-56 loss at Villanova on Dec. 9 with Saturday's 67-60 setback against Ohio State at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta.

The Bruins were outscored 45-37 in the second half, and 14-9 in in the final 3:16.

"Young players