Morehead State men's basketball coach Sean Woods received a one-game suspension from the school's athletics department Friday for his sideline conduct during Wednesday's loss to Kentucky.

"We believe Coach Woods, while remorseful, is not above reproach," Athletics Director Brian Hutchinson said in a news release. "Therefore, he will be suspended for Monday night's game against Norfolk State. This will allow Coach Woods to consider his action and behavior, and allow him time to contemplate the appropriate way to conduct himself with his players and on the sideline."

Woods, one of UK's "Unforgettables," is in his first season as head coach at Morehead State. For much of Wednesday's game in Rupp Arena, Woods' Eagles gave Kentucky trouble with their fast-paced, physical style.

With 5:51 left to play, Woods appeared to shove one of his players, point guard, Devon Atkinson, after Atkinson fouled out. An agitated Woods shouted at the senior as he walked toward the bench, then continued yelling at him during the timeout.

"My behavior during Wednesday night's game was inappropriate and unacceptable," Woods said in the Morehead release. "I am truly sorry.

"I value the opportunity I have been given as the head men's basketball coach at Morehead State. I am passionate about the young men on our team and the opportunities we have together. I care for them deeply.

"I can assure our student-athletes, university community, alumni and fans that anything approaching this type of situation will not happen again."

Hutchinson, who called Wednesday's game "hotly contested and emotionally charged," said the school remains excited about its choice of Woods as head coach at Morehead State.