SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — A surging Utah squad hosts a Northwestern team seeking to halt a skid when the Utes and Wildcats meet in a nonconference women’s basketball game Sunday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The Utes (7-3) enter on a four-game winning streak, most recently routing Boise State 91-58 on Dec. 10. Guard Lani White led the way with 23 points and six assists, highlighting a versatile offense that has averaged 78.5 points during the streak. Utah’s losses have come against ranked opponents Connecticut and Syracuse, along with Washington. Northwestern (6-3) looks to rebound from a three-game losing streak against power conference foes, including a 79-70 defeat to Ohio State on Dec. 7. Despite the losses, guard Grace Sullivan has been a consistent offensive force. She poured in a career-high 37 points against the Buckeyes and is averaging 28.3 points over her last three games. The matchup pits Utah’s balanced attack against Northwestern’s star-driven scoring. Sullivan has accounted for nearly 40% of the Wildcats’ points during their losing streak. Containing her will be a primary focus for a Utah defense that has held its last four opponents to 58 points or fewer. Northwestern’s Caroline Lau, who dished out 14 assists against Ohio State, will be tasked with navigating Utah’s pressure. The Utes’ White and LA Sneed provide a potent backcourt combination, with Sneed adding 17 points in the win over Boise State. This game serves as a final major nonconference test for both programs before league play intensifies. Utah begins its Big 12 schedule in January, while Northwestern opens Big Ten competition next month. Sunday’s contest tips off at 1 p.m. MST. Utah holds a 4-2 all-time series advantage, though the teams have not met since 2011.