American University Eagles ranks 8th of 10 Patriot teams in droughts per game (2.13 dpg, above the Patriot average of 1.96). Their droughts average 4:00 — +0:07 above the Patriot norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.7 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (5 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.13
Conf avg: 2.0 · #8 of 10 in Patriot
8th in Patriot+0.17/game vs Patriot avg
#8 in Patriot (10 teams)
Avg Duration
4:00
Conf avg: 233.9 · #9 of 10 in Patriot
+0:07 vs Patriot avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.7
Conf avg: 7.1 · #3 of 10 in Patriot
-0.4 pts vs Patriot avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
5 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
24%
Coach called a timeout in 12 of 51 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
6-10
vs 10-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 69% more points than notable ones (9.8 vs 5.8 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.