Kansas begins the 2018-19 season at home in the first of two exhibition games, this one with the Division 2 Hornets from Emporia State. It is the season opener for both teams.

The Jayhawks are the top-ranked team in the country in the preseason AP Poll.

The Hornets were picked to finish 11th in the 14-team MIAA by both the media and the coaches.

Here are the essentials:

The Numbers

Emporia State: 0-0, 0-0

#1 Kansas: 0-0, 0-0

Line: OFF

How to Watch

Thursday, Oct 25, 7:00 p.m. CDT

Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)

TV: Jayhawk Television Network

- Dave Armstrong (Play-by-Play), Nick Bahe (Analyst)

- KC Metro: 38 the Spot

- Across Kansas: Cox Cable, Spectrum Sports

- Nationwide: ESPN+

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)

Online Streaming: ESPN+