Unfortunately, they could have easily had all six, if not for a late comeback by the Ryerson Rams Sunday afternoon in cold, rainy conditions.
After a big 5-1 win over Toronto Saturday, the Lakers jumped out to a 2-0 lead on the Rams, but goals four minutes apart late in the second half by Ryerson salvaged a point on the road.
Abby Wroe, on her birthday, found the back of the net for her first OUA goal on a slick header to put the Lakers up 1-0 in the 41 st minute.
Cameron Brodie crossed the ball that Wroe put to the back of the net.
Leading at the half, Nipissing came out strong in the second and extended their lead thanks to another header, this time by Vanessa Rota, who re-directed a Julie Previte corner kick.
Up 2-0, it looked like the Lakers would be on their way to another three points, but goals at the 75 and 79-minute mark by the Rams tied the game.
The teams would each get a chance or two down the stretch, but the game finished in a draw and each team earned a single point.
Mykaela Volpe was solid in net, finishing with five saves on seven shots.
Nipissing will wrap up the season and continue their push for the post-season next weekend, as they host Trent and UOIT.
Both games are noon – Saturday and Sunday – at Cundari Field at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall.
Lakers men blanked by Rams
It continues to be tough sledding for the Nipissing Lakers men’s soccer team, who can’t seem to catch a break, despite strong efforts and great chances.
The Lakers were shutout Sunday afternoon, as the Ryerson Rams escaped North Bay with a 2-0 win over Nipissing at Scollard Hall.
In a tight game, with neither team allowing many good opportunities or finding free spaces, the Lakers did manage a few chances, mostly off free-kicks, but were unable to find the back of the net.
The Lakers have managed just one goal in their past four games.
The Rams scored what turned out to be the game-winner in the 30th minute and added another late marker, making it 2-0 and securing their victory.
The second Rams goal came in the 79th minute.
While they only saw two shots make their way to the goalie, Nipissing did put on a lot of pressure and had shots miss by inches, deflect wide and some were blocked before they reached the goalkeeper.
Achuthan Shanmugaratnam finished with six saves, including a few late beauties that kept the game within reach for Nipissing.
The Lakers will wrap up their regular season schedule next weekend as they host Trent and UOIT at Scollard Hall.
Game times are set for 2:15 p.m.
