Preview: Washington Huskies at Stanford Cardinal PALO ALTO, Calif. (Interstat) — A pivotal nonconference clash between top-15 women’s basketball teams unfolds Friday at Maples Pavilion as the Washington Huskies visit the Stanford Cardinal. Both teams enter with identical 9-1 records, though Stanford carries two total losses (9-2). The matchup features two of the nation’s hottest scorers in a potential shootout. Washington rides a six-game winning streak, its lone loss a 59-50 defeat at Southern California on Dec. 7. The Huskies are led by dynamic guard Sayvia Sellers, who is averaging 24.2 points over her last five games. She erupted for 30 points in a 79-74 win over Green Bay last Saturday, playing 37 minutes. Stanford, coming off a 78-69 victory over California, counters with its own high-flying guard, Courtney Ogden. She scored a season-high 25 points in that win, showcasing her ability to take over offensively. The Cardinal have split their last four games, with narrow losses to Tennessee (65-62) and Florida Gulf Coast (66-62). The Huskies boast a balanced attack. Alongside Sellers, forward Avery Howell recorded an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double against Green Bay, and forward Yulia Grabovskaia added 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. Stanford’s depth is a strength, with Nunu Agara (12 points, 5 assists vs. California) and Chloe Clardy (13 points) providing consistent support for Ogden. This game serves as a final major test before both powers dive into their respective conference schedules. Washington begins Big Ten play in January, while Stanford opens Atlantic Coast Conference action. The contest may hinge on which star guard can impose her will and which supporting cast can provide the decisive secondary scoring. Washington’s defense, which has held opponents under 55 points in seven wins, faces a stern challenge against Stanford’s efficient, multi-pronged offense. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. PST Friday at Maples Pavilion.