Powered by a Madison Logan hat-trick, the Nipissing Lakers women's soccer team picked up a big victory against the Toronto Varsity Blues Saturday afternoon.

Logan potted three goals and Nipissing controlled from start to finish, on their way to a 5-1 win and three big points as they chase down the final playoff position in the East Division.

The offence started quickly for the Lakers and Logan scored her first just two minutes into the game, firing home a low hard shot that found the corner of the net.

It was 25 minutes late when she struck again, making it 2-0 less than half an hour into the game.

Toronto responded with a goal of their own, cutting the lead in half, but once again, Logan found the back of the net, completing her hat-trick and restoring the Lakers two-goal lead.

Logan's third goal came just a minute into the second half.

From there, Delaney Borsato and Vanessa Rota added goals to secure the win and three points.

Mykaela Volpe was solid in net, finishing with six saves, earning the win.

At the start of the day, the Lakers trailed the Ryerson Rams by four points for the sixth and final playoff spot in the division.

The Lakers' win would pull them within one point, while Ryerson was taking on Laurentian in Sudbury.

Sunday's matchup between Nipissing and Ryerson is a huge game when it comes to sorting out the post-season picture.

Nipissing will look to make it a perfect weekend when they host Ryerson Sunday at noon at Scollard Hall.