Weekend of sports

So many games were played over the weekend. One game that I didn't see, because I was away from the house and my DVR was recording two other programs, and three games that I caught a half of.

University of Michigan women's basketball team met #8 Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday evening at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines swept the Buckeyes last year in regular Big Ten play.

UM upset Ohio State for a third straight time with the score of 73-62. Courtney Boylan lead the Wolverines with a game high of 19 points and six rebounds. Ohio State was lead by Samantha Prahalis with 17 points.

I was hoping that Big Ten Network would replay the game later in the evening. But they didn't. I was disappointed that I missed seeing this game.

Later that evening, the Detroit Lions played in their first wild card playoff game since the 1999 season.

I only watched the first half of the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints game. The Lions were ahead 14-10 at halftime. They were playing really well. Matthew Stafford was throwing passes to Calvin Johnson. The defense was stopping the Saints. Then reality set back in during the second half.

The Saints scored five touchdowns in the second half. When you score that many touchdowns, you are mostly likely not going to win. The Lions only scored two touchdowns in the second half.

As a Lions fan, I was happy with the season. They finally made the playoffs and had a winning record. Hope they can keep the winning going in the 2012-2013 season.

The University of Michigan men's basketball team played on Sunday afternoon. They hosted the Wisconsin Badgers.

I flipped it over to the game starting in the second half. I couldn't believe how low the first half score was. Michigan was leading Wisconsin 25-19. Michigan went on to defeat the Badgers 59-41. The Wolverines held the Badgers to a season low only allowing 41 points. Wisconsin's average is 68 points a game.

The other game I watched over the weekend was the Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos. I have never really been a fan of the Steelers, so I wanted the Broncos to win.

With less then three minutes left in the game, I said to my husband, "If Denver can hold onto the ball, they should win the game". On the next play, the Broncos fumbled. That fumble led to a Steelers touchdown and tie game at the end of regulation.

In overtime, Denver won the coin toss and elected to receive. On the first play of overtime, Tim Tebow threw to Demaryius Thomas for an 80 yard catch and touchdown run. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23. It was a great throw and catch. I was happy for the Denver fans. At least their team won a playoff game. Next week, I don't think the Broncos will be so lucky against the New England Patriots.

Top photo: Michigan guard Courtney Boylan battles for a loose ball with Ohio State guard Maleeka Kynard during the second half of a NCAA basketball game in Ann Arbor Saturday. Michigan won 73-62. (Associated Press/Carlos Osorio)

Middle photo: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a second half touchdown as New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson defends an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday. (Associated Press/Gerald Herbert)

Bottom photo: Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Mundy for the winning touchdown in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday. (Associated Press/Joe Mahoney)