It was a bittersweet end to the 2017 OUA season for the Nipissing Lakers men's soccer team, as they took on UOIT Sunday afternoon.

The Lakers honoured two graduating senior players prior to the game and despite a strong defensive effort, they fell short, losing 2-0 to the UOIT Ridgebacks.

Just two goals through 90 minutes was enough for the Ridgebacks, who scored at the 59-minute mark and secured the win with another goal in the 70 th minute.

The Lakers pressured throughout the game, but were unable to get a clean look or a clean shot and couldn't close the small gap created with the goal 14 minutes into the second half.

Another chance 11 minutes later came up for UOIT after a promising attack by the Lakers.

A strong corner by Deven Doodnath and some pressure in the UOIT crease didn't result in any goals and on the counter-attack, the Ridgebacks made no mistake to adding to their lead.

Nipissing fell short of the playoffs and will begin plans for the 2018 season, where they hope to advance back to the OUA post-season.