BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana coach Mike Woodson had his postgame press conference on Friday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall after the Hoosiers lost 72-68 to UCLA in a Big Ten Conference men's basketball game.

Indiana basketball's season has been defined by a series of close losses, the Hoosiers added another one to the list on Friday night:

Woodson, who is stepping down at the end of the season, only has his job for five more guaranteed games. Indiana is still fighting for its right to play in the Big Ten Tournament, and any hopes of sparking a push to March Madness dwindle after each soul-snatching defeat.

Indiana men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson will step down at the end of the season, Hoosiers athletic director Scott Dolson announced on Friday afternoon. News that the program and Woodson, 66, were discussing a potential split surfaced on Thursday, first reported by Field of 68.

The junior took over in the second half against Michigan State as the Indiana Hoosiers snapped a five-game losing streak.

Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson is coaching his final season in Bloomington, and he has a message for the team. Woodson understands how difficult this is for everyone, but wants people to know how much he appreciates his club.

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