The difference in the standings didn't show on the pitch for the Nipissing Lakers women's soccer team, as they hosted the Ottawa Gee Gees Sunday afternoon.

Although they came up short on the scoreboard, losing 1-0 to the Gee Gees, the Lakers held their own against a team that now has a record of 7-1-3.

Coming off a 2-0 victory against Carleton Saturday afternoon, the Lakers hoped to build on that effort and those points and have a strong showing Sunday.

They did, but weren't rewarded as they couldn't capitalize on their chances and the Gee Gees, who have only surrendered eight goals all year, shut Nipissing down effectively for most of the game.

The Lakers' best chances didn't even end up counting as shots, as they fired a few opportunities wide of the net.

The lone goal of the game came from Katherine Bearne, who scored in the 14 th minute.

While Ottawa had more shots, the Lakers did a good job of neutralizing the chances in close.

Mykaela Volpe was beaten just one and finished with six saves – including a few tough ones to keep the game close.

With a weekend split, Nipissing stays in the playoff hunt, currently sitting four points behind Ryerson for the sixth and final post-season position.

A pair of road games are up next for the Lakers, as they travel to face Trent and UOIT on Thanksgiving weekend.

First up it Trent on Saturday, before facing the OUA's only undefeated team Sunday on UOIT.

Both games are set for noon.