LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — A pivotal early Big 12 women’s basketball clash awaits Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse as the Kansas Jayhawks host the Utah Utes, with both teams carrying identical 11-4 records into the conference showdown. The matchup features two of the league’s most dynamic scorers in a compelling contrast of momentum. Utah arrives riding a four-game winning streak, most recently an 87-77 overtime victory over TCU on Saturday. The Utes are powered by guard Lani White, who poured in 25 points in that win and is averaging 22.2 points over her last six contests. Her backcourt partnership with Maty Wilke, who had 12 points and four assists against TCU, provides a potent offensive foundation. Kansas, meanwhile, looks to build on a bounce-back 83-68 road win at UCF last Sunday, which snapped a brief two-game skid. The Jayhawks’ offense runs through forward Jaliya Davis, who scored 26 points with five rebounds and two blocks against the Knights. Davis has been a consistent force, averaging 23.5 points in her last two outings. She is complemented by guard S’Mya Nichols, who dished out seven assists in the UCF game, and forward Lilly Meister, who added 22 points and six rebounds. The game presents a critical test for both squads as they navigate the new-look Big 12. Utah’s high-scoring attack, which has topped 90 points three times this season, will face a Kansas defense that has held opponents under 70 points in 10 of its 11 victories. The Utes have shown resilience in close games, with three of their last six wins decided by four points or fewer, including a 63-62 nail-biter at Arizona. For Kansas, protecting its home court is paramount. The Jayhawks are 7-1 at Allen Fieldhouse this season, with the lone loss being a 79-72 defeat to West Virginia on New Year’s Day. Containing White and managing Utah’s perimeter scoring will be the primary defensive focus. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CST Wednesday. The winner will gain an early advantage in the conference standings and secure a quality resume victory.