Despite battling some early season injuries to some key veterans, the Nipissing Lakers women's soccer team came up with a big win to kick-off the 2016 season.

The Lakers built up a 2-0 lead and held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Varsity Blues, as the Lakers now sit 1-0-0 after their opener.

After both teams spent the first 30 minutes feeling each other out, the Lakers began to dictate the pace and put some more pressure on the Blues and their backline.

After a few close chances from forward Kristen Farkas, fellow striker Brittany Burns found the back of the net.

Burns fired a rocket, a left-footer, to the top shelf to give the Lakers the lead late in the first half.

Coming out in the second half with a 1-0 lead, Nipissing continued their strong attack.

Burns was once again on the scoresheet as she fired home her second of the match, making it 2-0 just 10 minutes into the second half.

The Blues fought back, scoring nine minutes after Burns' second, but it wasn't enough, as Nipissing held on for the victory.

Nipissing played a clean game, despite the goal against and with a handful of rookies seeing the field in their first OUA action.

Veteran goalie Carlee Bennard was very strong, making 14 saves in the win.

Farkas led the Lakers attack with three shots and some very good chances.

The Lakers will look to make it a perfect weekend when they hit the road and travel to Ryerson to face the Rams at Monarch Park Sunday.

Kickoff is set for noon.