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Basketball fans rally for Sparty at the Fillmore Detroit

The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team performs during a rally for fans at the Fillmore Detroit Theater before the Spartans NCAA tournament game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018.
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team performs during a rally for fans at the Fillmore Detroit Theater before the Spartans NCAA tournament game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018.
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The Michigan State University mascot Sparty gets fan pumped up during the rally.
The Michigan State University mascot Sparty gets fan pumped up during the rally.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State University interim President John Engler addresses the fans during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
Michigan State University interim President John Engler addresses the fans during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Twp., dances with MSU mascot Sparty.
Michigan State Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Twp., dances with MSU mascot Sparty.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Twp., gets a hug from Sparty.
Michigan State Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Twp., gets a hug from Sparty.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team perform during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team perform during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team perform during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team perform during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Rob Rosenberg and his wife Karen of Columbus, Ohio hit the dance floor during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit.
Rob Rosenberg and his wife Karen of Columbus, Ohio hit the dance floor during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State fan Larisa Jennings, of Livonia, waves her pom poms.
Michigan State fan Larisa Jennings, of Livonia, waves her pom poms.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State fan Marsha Easley, of Pontiac, waves her pom poms.
Michigan State fan Marsha Easley, of Pontiac, waves her pom poms.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Gabby Alper, 7, of Connecticut watches the fan rally.
Gabby Alper, 7, of Connecticut watches the fan rally.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State fan Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Township dances with MSU mascot Sparty during the Spartan Pep Rally in Detroit.
Michigan State fan Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Township dances with MSU mascot Sparty during the Spartan Pep Rally in Detroit.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan State fan Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Township dances with MSU mascot Sparty during the Spartan Pep Rally in Detroit.
Michigan State fan Katie Khaznehkatbi, 7, of Shebly Township dances with MSU mascot Sparty during the Spartan Pep Rally in Detroit.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
MSU fans take part in a Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
MSU fans take part in a Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit theater.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team performs.
The Michigan State University Cheer and Dance team performs.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Laura Little, MSU Class of 1983, gets her picture taken with Sparty.
Laura Little, MSU Class of 1983, gets her picture taken with Sparty.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The Michigan State University mascot Sparty gets fan pumped up during the rally.
The Michigan State University mascot Sparty gets fan pumped up during the rally.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Fans show their spirit during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit Theater.
Fans show their spirit during the Spartan Pep Rally at the Fillmore Detroit Theater.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News