EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State men's and women's basketball teams will hold their annual midnight madness event on Friday night, Oct. 13, in conjunction with the opening of the 2006-07 season. This year's event will be titled "Fright Night," with different events of the evening featuring a Halloween theme. Fans are encouraged to join in the spirit of the event by dressing in their own costumes. Prizes will be awarded for some costumes. Doors to the Breslin Center will open at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Fans will have the opportunity to get autographs from their favorite men's and women's basketball players along with the coaches beginning at 9 p.m. The evening will also include the introduction of the men's and women's basketball teams, along with scrimmages by both teams. There will also be several promotional giveaways, along with performances by the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan State cheerleaders, MSU dance team and Sparty.