Not every seat in Breslin Center was filled tonight, but it was close. A near-capacity crowd arrived early for autographs and stayed around for performances by the Spartan Marching Band, the MSU cheerleaders, the dance team and, of course, Sparty.
Following the introductions of the Michigan State women's basketball team -- each of whom entered the Breslin Center with a solid 5-15 seconds of dance moves -- MSU women's head coach Suzy Merchant's entered as one of "Sparty's Angels."
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A little after 10 p.m., following a performance by the MSU Drumline, the men's team introductions started.