The Nipissing Lakers women's basketball team was defeated by the Carleton Ravens Friday night at the RJS Athletic Centre.

The Ravens used a big second half to cruise to a 90-41 victory over the Lakers, after leading just 39-24 at halftime.

A slow first quarter saw the Lakers down 18-5, but the second was a different story.

No matter the lead held by Carleton, Nipissing players stayed positive bringing a lot of energy to the gym. In the second quarter they began cutting into the Ravens lead.

Down 15 at halftime, the Lakers looked to close the gap in the third, but it was the Ravens who came out strong and took control of the game.

The quarter ended with Carleton up 70-31.

The last quarter played out similarly to the rest of the game ending in Carleton's favor by a final of 90-41.

The Lakers play again Saturday night when they host the Ottawa Gee Gees at 6pm at the RJS Athletic Centre.