Great Plains Lookahead Digest
By The Associated Press
The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–NORTHERN ARIZONA-DRAKE
DESCRIPTION: Northern Arizona plays Drake at Sanford Pentagon. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–TIPOFF-TEAMS TO WATCH
DESCRIPTION: One way to rebuild a team that failed to make the NCAA Tournament is to add a bunch of transfers with March Madness experience at their former schools. That’s the route Will Wade took once he took over NC State’s program. The Wolfpack added nine Division I transfers. Wade noted that six of his newcomers came from schools that won NCAA Tournament games last season. NC State heads our list of potentially dangerous teams that failed to reach the NCAA Tournament last season. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 900 words, with photos, expected by 3 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–FDU-IOWA STATE
DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa — No. 16 Iowa State opens the season against Fairleigh Dickinson at Hilton Coliseum. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–TIPOFF-TEAMS TO WATCH
DESCRIPTION: One way to rebuild a team that failed to make the NCAA Tournament is to add a bunch of transfers with March Madness experience at their former schools. That’s the route Will Wade took once he took over NC State’s program. The Wolfpack added nine Division I transfers. Wade noted that six of his newcomers came from schools that won NCAA Tournament games last season. NC State heads our list of potentially dangerous teams that failed to reach the NCAA Tournament last season. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 900 words, with photos, expected by 3 p.m.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–GREEN BAY-KANSAS
DESCRIPTION: Green Bay plays Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-NETS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Brooklyn Nets. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–GARDNER-WEBB-MINNESOTA
DESCRIPTION: Gardner-Webb plays Minnesota at Williams Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–ST. THOMAS-SAINT MARY’S
DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays Saint Mary’s at University Credit Union Pavilion. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–MISSOURI-HOWARD
DESCRIPTION: Missouri plays Howard at Burr Gymnasium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE-SAINT LOUIS
DESCRIPTION: Southeast Missouri State plays Saint Louis at Chaifetz Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–OILERS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The Edmonton Oilers visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–OMAHA-MURRAY STATE
DESCRIPTION: Omaha plays Murray State at Sanford Pentagon. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 12:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–WEST GEORGIA-NEBRASKA
DESCRIPTION: West Georgia plays Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA-ALABAMA
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota plays Alabama at Coleman Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA STATE-OREGON STATE
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota State plays Oregon State at Gill Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 08:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–ST. FRANCIS (PA)-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: St. Francis (PA) plays Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–UTAH TECH-SOUTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: Utah Tech plays South Dakota at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–MERRIMACK-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Merrimack plays South Dakota State at Sanford Pentagon. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/03/2025 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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