The matchup for Super Bowl 54 is set. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers. It’s the Chiefs first trip to the Super Bowl in 50 years, while the 49ers are making their seventh appearance. Former LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu led the Chiefs defense with nine tackles, one for a loss…
cut 30 (19) “…people of Kansas City”
There’s also a former Tiger on the 49ers roster. Linebacker Kwon Alexander had two tackles, including one for a loss in a 37-20 win over Green Bay.

The Pelicans will visit the Memphis Grizzlies today for a 4 PM tip off. The Pels are 4.5 games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot int he Western Conference. Tip off is at 4 PM.

The LSU’s men’s basketball team is now 5-and-0 after coming from behind to beat Ole Miss 80-76 on Saturday. The Tigers have won 12 straight SEC games on the road. LSU is home tomorrow night to host Florida. The Gators are 4-and-1 in league play.

Louisiana Tech is 4-and-2 in Conference USA after losing to North Texas 51 to 50 at the Buzzer. It’s the first time the Mean Green have won in Ruston since 1952. Tech is at Middle Tennessee on Thursday. Middle has yet to win a game in league play this year.

The Ragin Cajuns and Warhawks are both tied for last place in the Sun Belt with two and seven league records. The two teams will face each other on Saturday.

Nicholls is a half-game back of first place in the Southland after beating Central Arkansas 79-72. Elvin Harvey Junior had a career-high 24 points.

Grambling also a half-game back of first place in the SWAC. The Tigers host Texas Southern. T-S-U is tied for first place with Prarie View A-and-M.