JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Ripon College men's soccer team lost a 5-1 match at Illinois College Saturday afternoon in the regular-season finale.

The Red Hawks wrap up the regular season with a record of 8-7-3 overall, including 4-2-2 in league play. The Blueboys stand at 9-8-2 on the year and 2-5-2 against conference foes.

Finley Manning blasted a shot toward the frame just 40 seconds in, but it was saved. The Blueboys countered with a pair of shots in the first two minutes. The second one passed the end-line for a 1-0 lead.

Ripon tried to counter in the 17^th minute of action but Andre Robertson's shot sailed to the left of the goal. Miguel Rodriguez's attempt at the 25:14 mark was also thwarted by the keeper.

At the 33:44 mark, the home squad was whistled for a foul in the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Arthur Soltys stepped up to the line and promptly blasted the shot home, knotting the score at 1-1 heading into the second half.

The Blueboys scored a pair of goals early in the stanza for a 3-1 advantage.

Despite trailing 3-1, Ripon College continued to play aggressive, pushing forward in the offensive third of the pitch. Manning tried to pull the team within one in the 60^th minute, but the keeper was up for the task with the save.

Illinois College recorded a goal at the 63:02 for a 4-1 margin and tacked on the final score in the 86^th minute of play.

For the match, Manning totaled five shots, including three on goal. Robertson totaled a pair of shots in the contest.

Kalan Narance played all 90 minutes in goal. He tallied seven saves.

The loss snapped a seven-match unbeaten streak by the Red Hawks.