The Star-Tribune staff

Wyoming will host Mississippi for the American Indoor Football Association Western Conference championship at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, at the Casper Events Center.

The Mudcats beat the Columbus (Ga.) Lions 52-50 on Saturday to win the South Divisional playoff. Mississippi (14-1) had the right to host the conference championship but deferred.

The Cavalry earned a spot in the conference title game by beating Arizona 51-26 in the West Divisional playoff on Friday.

Wyoming director of business operations Argeri Layton said open seats for the game will go on sale Tuesday. Current season ticket holders and sponsors have right of refusal on their current seats.