What a way to finish the home portion of the regular season.

The Lakers came up with a big win Saturday night over the visiting Toronto Varsity Blues, edging them 82-80 in their home finale for the 2018-19 season.

Nipissing held at 19-18 lead after the first as both teams came out strong in the beginning of an exciting matchup.

The Lakers took control in the second, outscoring Toronto by nine as they took a 10 point advantage to the halftime break.

Up 42-32 heading into the second half, the Lakers lead was reduced as Toronto outscored them by five.

In the final quarter, both teams left everything on the court and while Toronto cut into the Lakers lead once again, they came up just short.

Nipissing clamped down late, scored some key baskets and got some key stops to come away with a thrilling victory.

The Lakers showed great balance tonight in the victory as 5 players hit double-digits. Marcus Lewis led the way with 18 points, Will Tran had 17, Quintin Ashitei had 15 and both Marvin Ngonadi and Kalil Langston had 10 points.

The Lakers finished the weekend with a split. They'll hit the road next weekend to wrap up the regular season.