Road Signs to Kansas City | Day One: Departing for Huntington

LAMONI, Iowa - "Road Signs to Kansas City" is your all-access pass behind the scenes of Graceland Men's Basketball as the Yellowjackets begin their journey in the 2026 NAIA National Tournament.

The first stop on the road is Huntington, Indiana, where No. 6 seed Graceland will face No. 11 seed Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) on Friday night at 7 p.m. CT inside Platt Arena on the campus of Huntington University.

The Huntington Opening Round features a four-team pod. Host Huntington (Ind.), the No. 3 seed, will face No. 14 seed Bellevue (Neb.) earlier in the day on March 14. The winners of the two games will meet the following day with a trip to Kansas City and the NAIA Round of 16 at Municipal Auditorium on the line.

From travel days and shootarounds to game-day preparation and team moments on the road, "Road Signs to Kansas City" gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Yellowjackets' postseason experience. Follow along each day for updates, photos, and a glimpse into the team's push to keep its season alive.

The destination is Kansas City. The first road sign points to Huntington.

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11:15 AM – Yellowjackets enjoy a sendoff from the Graceland community (pictured) before hitting the road.

11:30 AM – This team is used to hitting the road - and they're at it again. Off to Indiana. 

2:00 PM – No roadtrip is complete without a bathroom break!

6:30 PM – Arrive in Merrillville, Indiana for some grub at the Golden Corral. 

7:30 PM – Call it a night! After a long day of travel, the team arrives at the hotel. 

Check back tomorrow for day two updates!