Indiana Basketball Coach Mike Woodson Faces Criticism After Narrow Loss to Maryland

Indiana basketball is facing significant challenges under head coach Mike Woodson, especially following a disappointing 79-78 loss to Maryland. Despite the Hoosiers holding a four-point lead with just 38 seconds left, they failed to execute critical plays, including not utilizing a foul they had to give, which Woodson labeled as 'unacceptable.' The defeat has intensified calls for Woodson's dismissal, as the program has struggled to meet expectations, currently sitting at 14-7 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play. Fans expressed their frustration by booing Woodson and the team during and after the game, with some even attempting to organize a walk-out protest. The loss marks a continuation of a troubling trend for Indiana, which has not advanced past the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2016. With the season nearing its conclusion, the pressure is mounting on Woodson to turn the team's fortunes around in the coming weeks.