Concordia Texas Athletics

Honors & Awards 

*  First Team All-Dade - 4A (2008)
*  Second Team All-Dade - 4A (2007)
*  Miami Dade Women's Athlete of the Year (2008)
*  Dade County All-Star Game Participant (2008)

Outlook (2010-2011) 

Tynisha McDowell comes to Concordia Texas after spending one year at Howard College (2009) and Barton Community College (2010). She started 28 games at Barton and led the team to 13 wins in the elite Jayhawk League. McDowell, a 5'8 post player, earned first-team honors in the Dade County League during her senior year.

Head Coach Rusty Rainbolt said McDowell brings a physical toughness to the Tornados inside game.

"Tynisha has a good combination of athleticism and strength and uses both attributes very well on the court. She does a great job of getting to the basket and her jumpshot has seen consistent improvement. More importantly, she can really cover ground on defense and is strong enough to defend and rebound inside. Tynisha is a great teammate and our girls absolutely adore her."

High School 

McDowell averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds per game as a senior on her way to garnering All-Dade honors for Coach Kellina Swan. She helped lead Monsignor Edward Pace High School to a regional appearance during the 2007-2008 season.

In addition to her time on the basketball court, Tynisha was a letter-winner on the volleyball, soccer, and track & field teams at Edward Pace High School. 

Christen played alongside standout Pace high school star Chelsey Lee, who is now playing for Rutgers University.

Personal 

Tynisha is the daughter of Dale and Natalie McDowell. She has one sister, Tyamar (8) and two brothers, Tyrell (22) and Tyeshawn (2), her brother Tyrell also plays basketball at Anderson University. Tynisha is pursuing a double major in psychology and music, with hopes of one day becoming a music therapist.

Five Facts About Tynisha

1. Her favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant and Lisa Leslie.

2. Her favorite musical artist is Aaliyah. 

3. Tynisha's favorite athletic moment is winning the regional championship at Howard.

4. Her favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers.

5. If she had to describe herself in one word, blessed.