The tallest player in women's college basketball history made her debut on Thursday. Texas Tech center Stephanie Okechukwu took the court and scored 6 points in the Lady Raiders' 64-37 win over Charlotte.
Okechukwu scored the first points of her college career and the first for Texas Tech this season with two free throws. (Yes, she won the opening tip.) She rebounded a missed 3-pointer by Ambrosia Cole and was fouled going up for a shot by the 49ers' Ja'Navia Gage.
"She does not think she played well," Texas Tech head coach Krista Gerlich said afterward. "I'm excited for her and it's only going to get better. There is definitely more."
In addition to her 6 points, the 21-year-old center finished with 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in 21 minutes.
Destinee Hooks led Texas Tech with 16 points, adding 7 rebounds. Cole added 12 points, also grabbing 7 boards. Charlotte got 16 points from Mariah Sain. No other 49ers player scored more than 5 points.
Okechukwu's journey to Lubbock, Texas
Before Okechukwu made her debut on Thursday, the previous tallest women's college basketball players were current Middle Tennessee State freshman Nicole Dominguez and Eastern Illinois junior Abbie Boutilier, bo...