VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Health problems did not hamper Notre Dame's championship hopes at the Vancouver Showcase on Friday night.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points and Jackie Young added 25 to help No. 1 Notre Dame beat Drake 82-64 in semifinal action at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
"That was a great effort by our kids," said Irish associate coach Beth Cunningham. "Jacki Young and Arike Ogunbowale, throughout the tournament, continue to lead the way for us -- outstanding efforts from them."
The Irish were playing without Jessica Shepard, who twisted her ankle against Gonzaga on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day, said Cunningham, and still were missing Marina Mabrey, who has been sidelined with a quadriceps injury all season.