2009–10 Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team

Intercollegiate basketball season March 2026 August 2023 Women's Basketball 2009–10 Michigan State Spartans Michigan State Spartans alternate logo.svg Big Ten Conference Big Ten 23–10 12–6 Suzy Merchant Shane Clipfell Rick Albro Evelyn Thompson Breslin Center Junkanoo Jam champions NCAA tournament second round The 2009–10 Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team represented Michigan State University in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Spartans were coached by Suzy Merchant and played their home games at the Breslin Center. The Spartans were a member of the Big Ten Conference and advanced to the NCAA tournament, where they lost in the second round to Kentucky. Offseason May 5: The Big Ten Conference office announced today that the Michigan State women's basketball team will face North Carolina in the third-annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Spartans and Tar Heels are scheduled for a Thursday, Dec. 3 matchup at the Breslin Center.http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/050509aaa.html Women's Basketball to Host North Carolina in 2009 Big Ten/ACC Challenge - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE 2009-05-19 2011-07-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20110714131121/http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/050509aaa.html dead May 19: Michigan State head coach Suzy Merchant completed her first experience with USA Basketball. Merchant, Charli Turner Thorne and fellow assistant Julie Rousseau, took part in the three-day trials at the U.S. Olympic training center in Colorado Springs, Colo.http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/051909aaa.html Merchant Returns from USA Women's World University Games Trials - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE 2009-05-27 2011-07-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725195359/http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/051909aaa.html dead Junior Kalisha Keane is representing Canada at the 2009 World University Games on July 1–12 in Belgrade, Serbia. Keane is one of 11 student-athletes on the squad. In addition to Keane, two other NCAA student-athletes made the team: Vermont's Courtney Pilypaitis and Delaware's Vanessa Kabongo.http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/070109aad.html Kalisha Keane Leads Team Canada at 2009 World University Games - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE 2009-07-03 2011-07-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725195444/http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/070109aad.html dead July 30: The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), on behalf of the Wade Coalition, announced the 2009-2010 preseason "Wade Watch" list for The State Farm Wade Trophy Division I Player of the Year. Michigan State’s Allyssa DeHaan has been named to the 2009-10 preseason "Wade Watch" list,July 30, 2009 Allyssa DeHaan Named to 2009-10 Preseason Wade Watch List http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/073009aaa.html Michigan State 3 Jul 2014 10 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140710212345/http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/073009aaa.html dead which is made up of top NCAA Division I student-athletes who best embody the spirit of Lily Margaret Wade. This is based on the following criteria: game and season statistics, leadership, character, effect on their team and overall playing ability. August 21: The 2009-10 preseason candidates list for the Women’s Wooden Award was released, naming 31 student athletes. Allyssa DeHaan from Michigan State was one of the candidates.https://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/082109aaa.htmlSeptember 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes Exhibition Date OpponentLocation Time Score11/05/09 vs. Wayne State (Exh.) East Lansing, Mich. 6:30 p.m.MSU, 79-4711/08/09 vs. Grand Valley State (Exh.) East Lansing, Mich. 2:00 p.m.MSU, 88-53 Regular season The Spartans will participate in the Junkanoo Jam from November 27 to 28. Roster Number Name Height Position Class 1 Jasmine Thomas 5'7" Guard Freshman 2 Mandy Piechowski 5'9" Guard Senior 3 Porsche Poole 5'8" Guard Sophomore 12 Tracy Nogle 5'11" Guard Freshman 15 Cetera Washington 6'0" Forward Junior 20 Brittney Thomas 5'10" Guard Junior 22 Aisha Jefferson 6'1" Forward Redshirt Senior 24 Courtney Schiffauer 6'1" Forward Sophomore 25 Taja Wilson 6'1" Forward Redshirt Sophomore 30 Lykendra Johnson 6'1" Forward Redshirt Sophomore 32 Kalisha Keane 6'1" Forward Junior 33 Taylor Alton 5'11" Guard/Forward Sophomore 41 Allyssa DeHaan 6'9" Center Senior 45 Lauren Aitch 6'1" Center Redshirt Senior 50 Jasmine Holmes 5'10" Guard Senior 54 Kelsey Smith 6'4" Center Freshman https://msuspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/2009-10 2009-10 Women's Basketball Roster Michigan State Spartans Athletics Schedule Date OpponentLocation Time Score11/13/09 at Dayton Dayton, Ohio 7:00 p.m.74–7711/15/09 at Detroit Detroit, Mich. 12:00 p.m.71–6211/19/09 vs. Notre Dame East Lansing, Mich. 6:00 p.m.67–6811/22/09 vs. Western Michigan Grand Rapids, Mich. 4:00 p.m.74–5111/27/09 vs. George Washington Grand Bahama Island 1:15 p.m.78–4711/28/09 vs. Oklahoma State Grand Bahama Island 8:00 p.m.93–90 (2 OT)12/03/09 vs. North Carolina East Lansing, Mich. 8:30 p.m.72–6612/06/09 vs. Indiana * East Lansing, Mich. 12:00 p.m.63–6812/09/09 vs. Xavier East Lansing, Mich. 7:00 p.m.66–5312/13/09 vs. Florida Gulf Coast East Lansing, Mich. 2:00 p.m.94–7112/19/09 vs. Washington East Lansing, Mich. 7:00 p.m.69–5212/21/09 vs. St. Bonaventure East Lansing, Mich. 6:00 p.m.67–5912/28/09 at Wisconsin * Madison, Wis. 8:00 p.m.54–6212/31/09 vs. Michigan * East Lansing, Mich. 2:00 p.m.86–7101/03/10 at Indiana * Bloomington, Ind. 12:00 p.m.53–4401/09/10 vs. Ohio State * East Lansing, Mich. 2:00 p.m.62–6501/14/10 vs. Wisconsin * East Lansing, Mich. 7:00 p.m.45–4801/17/10 at Penn State * State College, Pa. 1:00 p.m.60–6801/21/10 vs. Purdue * East Lansing, Mich. 7:30 p.m.72–5401/24/10 at Minnesota * Minneapolis, Minn. 3:00 p.m.66–5701/28/10 at Northwestern * Evanston, Ill. 8:00 p.m.56–5202/04/10 vs. Penn State * East Lansing, Mich. 7:00 p.m.65–4402/07/10 at Iowa * Iowa City, Iowa 4:30 p.m.66–7702/11/10 at Michigan * Ann Arbor, Mich. 7:00 p.m.50–4502/14/10 vs. Northwestern * East Lansing, Mich. 2:30 p.m.68–5502/18/10 vs. Illinois * East Lansing, Mich. 7:00 p.m.64–4302/21/10 at Ohio State * Columbus, Ohio 3:00 p.m.71–6802/25/10 at Purdue * West Lafayette, Ind. 7:00 p.m.79–6402/28/10 vs. Minnesota * East Lansing, Mich. 2:00 p.m.70–50http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/sched/msu-w-baskbl-sched.html Archived copy 2009-09-09 2017-11-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20171122102521/http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/sched/msu-w-baskbl-sched.html dead Big Ten Tournament Date OpponentLocation Time Score03/05/10 Michigan * (quarterfinals round) Indianapolis, Indiana 11:30 a.m.61–5003/06/10 Iowa * (semifinals round) Indianapolis, Indiana 5:00 p.m.54–59 Player stats Player Games played Minutes Field goals Three pointers Free throws Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals Points Postseason NCAA basketball tournament Date OpponentLocation Time Score03/20/10 Bowling Green (first round) Louisville, Kentucky 12:11 p.m.72–6203/22/10 Kentucky (second round) Louisville, Kentucky 7:21 p.m.52–70 Awards and honors Preseason All-Big Ten Coaches Team Allyssa DeHaan, Sr., C, MSU Preseason All-Big Ten Media Team Allyssa DeHaan, Sr., C, MSU http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/102909aaa.html Ohio State's Lavender Named Preseason Player Of The Year; Buckeyes Selected To Finish First - BIG TEN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE 2009-11-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20091105031842/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/102909aaa.html 2009-11-05 dead Team players drafted into the WNBA Round Pick Player NBA club See also 2009–10 Big Ten women's basketball season 2009-10 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team References External links Official Site Category:Michigan State Spartans women's basketball seasons Michigan State Michigan State Michigan State Spartans women's basketball Michigan State Spartans women's basketball