The streets of East Lansing were filled with somber Spartans fans and elated Wolverines faithful Saturday night, marking a peaceful end to a busy weekend in the city.

There were no destructive fires or overturned cars as revelers stayed home after MSU's loss to the University of Michigan on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium. As a precaution, officers were out in full force after the game, shadowed by a police helicopter overhead.

Officials feared a repeat of the unruly behavior that ensued after MSU bowed out of the NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 30. But unlike that night - when revelers caused more than $40,000 in damage - there were no major problems to report.

MSU President M. Peter McPherson said he expected fans to act with class during the weekend.

"The students, in general, acted in a way that reflected well on themselves and on the university," he said. "Frankly, that's what I thought they would do."

Days before the game, community leaders urged fans to be sensible in celebrating the most anticipated home game of the season.

Campus leaders asked students to sign a pledge to act responsibly, and student government leaders reminded their constituents of the penalties for riotous behavior.

East Lansing City Council member Beverly Baten said it was busy in town on Friday and Saturday nights but not out of control.

Thousands were out in costume on Friday night to celebrate Halloween, one of the busiest nights of the year for East Lansing police.

"Everybody did the right thing and was responsible and had a good time," Baten said. "It all worked out pretty well."

Kevin Glandon, ASMSU vice-chairperson for external affairs, said calm behavior this weekend indicates that MSU students don't want to jeopardize their education funding or damage their neighborhoods.

"It demonstrated that no matter how many factors are involved, MSU students really are good people