By Zac Vierra, Globe correspondent

The final 2 of Brenna Diggins's career-high 31 points proved to be the difference as the junior scored a layup as time expired to propel No. 16 Norwell (7-1) over 18th-ranked Harwich, 63-62, Tuesday.

Clipper coach Matt Marani described the 31-point, 13-rebound performance by Diggins the best game of her three-year varsity career.

“Every time we got her the ball she finished,” said Marani. “She played a complete game.”

Although the monster game by Diggins helped set the pace for Norwell, it was a little play by senior captain Darci Vierra that got them the win.

With the Clippers trailing by 1 with five seconds remaining and inbounding the ball under their own basket, Marani called for a play that would throw the ball to the other end of the court. When the pass was overthrown it looked like it would go out of bounds but Vierra hustled down the court, saved the ball from going out and found Diggins, who was trailing the play, for the winning basket.

“Darci beat everyone down the court and for her to get her hand on the ball was outstanding,” said Marani.

The Rough Riders played Norwell tough all game and scored 62 points against a Clipper defense that had not allowed more than 38 points before this contest.

Jen Gonsalves led Harwich with 21 points including a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left to tie the game and a go-ahead trey with five seconds remaining.

“Everyone knew she was taking that shot at the end of the game,” said Marani. “We double teamed her and she still made the shot over a 6-footer.”

Even with Gonsalves’s clutch threes, the Clippers came away victorious thanks to Diggins, Vierra, and senior Ryanne Williams who added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for the victors.

“This win gives us life,” said Marani. “It is a reminder to give effort going into a tough game with Abington on Friday.”