Barnet's relegation fears were deepened as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Boston United at York Street.
The Bees turned in a purposeful second half display but were unable to fully redress a two-goal interval deficit as their hosts halted a run of three consecutive defeats.
There was little to choose between the sides in the opening exchanges as a gale-force wind and driving rain made life difficult. But when the storm subsided Boston grabbed a 16th minute lead.
Austin McCann's curling free-kick into the penalty area was forced back across goal by Alan White and Lawrie Dudfield volleyed in from six yards.
In reply, Barnet's Nick Bailey forced Michels Kuipers to punch clear from a free-kick and the home custodian then had to save well as Andy Hessenthaler followed up.
Boston continued to press and doubled their lead in the 35th minute. Brad Maylett's high free-kick eluded keeper Ross Flitney and gave Mark Greaves the simple task of heading into an unguarded net.
Neither side created much in the way of a clear chance in the opening stages of the second half. However, the visitors went close to finding a way back into the reckoning on the hour.
Bailey's looping free-kick was missed by Kuipers and the ball fell to Ismail Yakubu whose shot from the edge of the box was blocked by Greaves.
Boston went close again on the counter-attack on 65 minutes when Greaves set Dudfield free, but his run was halted by a brave save from Flitney.
Barnet lifted their tempo and pulled a goal back on 73 minutes when substitute Lee Roach created space for himself on the edge of the box before firing low past Kuipers.
The 84th minute almost brought the visitors an equaliser when a Ben Strevens free-kick found Yakubu, but his close range header flew too high.
