LRN Sportscast 16:45 November 20

There’s a slight chance for rain tomorrow when LSU faces Ole Miss in a top 25 match-up. Temperatures will also be falling throughout the game after the 2:30 kickoff. Tigers sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris has been hot and cold in the last two defeats for LSU. Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron says they are looking for more consistency from their young QB…
cut 18 (14) “…with him”

McNeese State will look to complete an undefeated regular season when they face Lamar in Beaumont on Saturday. The Cowboys are also looking to secure a top 2 or four seed in the FCS Division One playoffs.

Louisiana Tech is at UTEP. Bulldogs running back Kenneth Dixon is two touchdowns away from tying the NCAA record for career touchdowns.

In the NBA…the Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs tonight. New Orleans all-star Anthony Davis says he’ll be able to play, despite a banged up a shoulder. And shooting guard Tyreke Evans says he can be back in a week from a knee injury.

In college hoops action tonight…McNeese State is at 8th ranked Oklahoma, while U-L Lafayette visits Alabama. Both the Cajuns and Crimson Tide are 1-and-1. UL Lafayette is led by Shawn Long who is averging 17.5 points a game.

In college basketball last night….23ranked LSU beat South Alabama 78-66, ULM defeated winless Northwestern State 80-64, Southern topped Tulane 90-82 and Memphis beat Grambling 83-65.

The high school football playoffs continues tonight. The New Orleans Saints–LHSAA Game of the Week is West Monroe versus Ponchatoula. That game can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans plus at 7 PM. The Catholic High-Brother Martin matchup will be on CST.