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2009–10 Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team
Intercollegiate basketball season
Intercollegiate basketball season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| sport | Women's Basketball |
| year | 2009–10 |
| team | Michigan State Spartans |
| image | Michigan State Spartans alternate logo.svg |
| conference | Big Ten Conference |
| short_conf | Big Ten |
| record | 23–10 |
| conf_record | 12–6 |
| head_coach | Suzy Merchant |
| asst_coach1 | Shane Clipfell |
| asst_coach2 | Rick Albro |
| asst_coach3 | Evelyn Thompson |
| stadium | Breslin Center |
| champion | Junkanoo Jam champions |
| tourney | NCAA tournament |
| tourney_result | 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
Exhibition
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/09 | vs. Wayne State (Exh.) | East Lansing, Mich. | 6:30 p.m. | MSU, 79-47 |
| 11/08/09 | 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 |
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/09 | at Dayton | Dayton, Ohio | 7:00 p.m. | 74–77 |
| 11/15/09 | at Detroit | Detroit, Mich. | 12:00 p.m. | 71–62 |
| 11/19/09 | vs. Notre Dame | East Lansing, Mich. | 6:00 p.m. | 67–68 |
| 11/22/09 | vs. Western Michigan | Grand Rapids, Mich. | 4:00 p.m. | 74–51 |
| 11/27/09 | vs. George Washington | Grand Bahama Island | 1:15 p.m. | 78–47 |
| 11/28/09 | 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. | 72–66 |
| 12/06/09 | vs. Indiana * | East Lansing, Mich. | 12:00 p.m. | 63–68 |
| 12/09/09 | vs. Xavier | East Lansing, Mich. | 7:00 p.m. | 66–53 |
| 12/13/09 | vs. Florida Gulf Coast | East Lansing, Mich. | 2:00 p.m. | 94–71 |
| 12/19/09 | vs. Washington | East Lansing, Mich. | 7:00 p.m. | 69–52 |
| 12/21/09 | vs. St. Bonaventure | East Lansing, Mich. | 6:00 p.m. | 67–59 |
| 12/28/09 | at Wisconsin * | Madison, Wis. | 8:00 p.m. | 54–62 |
| 12/31/09 | vs. Michigan * | East Lansing, Mich. | 2:00 p.m. | 86–71 |
| 01/03/10 | at Indiana * | Bloomington, Ind. | 12:00 p.m. | 53–44 |
| 01/09/10 | vs. Ohio State * | East Lansing, Mich. | 2:00 p.m. | 62–65 |
| 01/14/10 | vs. Wisconsin * | East Lansing, Mich. | 7:00 p.m. | 45–48 |
| 01/17/10 | at Penn State * | State College, Pa. | 1:00 p.m. | 60–68 |
| 01/21/10 | vs. Purdue * | East Lansing, Mich. | 7:30 p.m. | 72–54 |
| 01/24/10 | at Minnesota * | Minneapolis, Minn. | 3:00 p.m. | 66–57 |
| 01/28/10 | at Northwestern * | Evanston, Ill. | 8:00 p.m. | 56–52 |
| 02/04/10 | vs. Penn State * | East Lansing, Mich. | 7:00 p.m. | 65–44 |
| 02/07/10 | at Iowa * | Iowa City, Iowa | 4:30 p.m. | 66–77 |
| 02/11/10 | at Michigan * | Ann Arbor, Mich. | 7:00 p.m. | 50–45 |
| 02/14/10 | vs. Northwestern * | East Lansing, Mich. | 2:30 p.m. | 68–55 |
| 02/18/10 | vs. Illinois * | East Lansing, Mich. | 7:00 p.m. | 64–43 |
| 02/21/10 | at Ohio State * | Columbus, Ohio | 3:00 p.m. | 71–68 |
| 02/25/10 | at Purdue * | West Lafayette, Ind. | 7:00 p.m. | 79–64 |
| 02/28/10 | vs. Minnesota * | East Lansing, Mich. | 2:00 p.m. | 70–50 |
Big Ten Tournament
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/10 | Michigan * (quarterfinals round) | Indianapolis, Indiana | 11:30 a.m. | 61–50 |
| 03/06/10 | 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 | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/10 | Bowling Green (first round) | Louisville, Kentucky | 12:11 p.m. | 72–62 |
| 03/22/10 | 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
Team players drafted into the WNBA
| Round | Pick | Player | NBA club |
|---|
References
References
- "Women's Basketball to Host North Carolina in 2009 Big Ten/ACC Challenge - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE".
- "Merchant Returns from USA Women's World University Games Trials - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE".
- "Kalisha Keane Leads Team Canada at 2009 World University Games - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE".
- (July 30, 2009). "Allyssa DeHaan Named to 2009-10 Preseason Wade Watch List". Michigan State.
- https://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/082109aaa.html{{dead link. (September 2016)
- "2009-10 Women's Basketball Roster".
- "Archived copy".
- "Ohio State's Lavender Named Preseason Player Of The Year; Buckeyes Selected To Finish First - BIG TEN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE".
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