No. 7 Branford held off a late comeback by No. 2 Career to knock off the Panthers 65-62.

Career trailed by as much as 19 points.

Courtney Schissler led the Hornets with 30 points, including 16-of-16 from the free-throw line.

Three starters fouled out for Branford.

J'Voni Hilton led Career with 17 points. Senior Bria Moore did not play because of a family commitment coach Kevin Walton said.