The University of Utah fired men's basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season. Smith was in his fourth season in charge of the program.

The University of Utah has parted ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith, the program announced on Monday. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach moving forward. Change in Leadership of Utah Men’s Basketball Program Announced by Mark Harlan More: https://t.co/Ux06TKkfwB #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/QX23YFgJqr

Craig Smith is out at Utah. The Utes split with their head coach on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. The move comes as Smith was set to wrap up his fourth campaign with the program this spring,