Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions ranks 6th of 12 SWAC teams in droughts per game (1.78 dpg, below the SWAC average of 1.81). Their droughts average 3:55 — near the SWAC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.5 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.78
Conf avg: 1.8 · #6 of 12 in SWAC
6th in SWAC-0.03/game vs SWAC avg
#6 in SWAC (12 teams)
Avg Duration
3:55
Conf avg: 237.6 · #5 of 12 in SWAC
-0:03 vs SWAC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.5
Conf avg: 7.8 · #6 of 12 in SWAC
-0.4 pts vs SWAC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
27%
Coach called a timeout in 11 of 41 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-8
vs 9-10 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 84% more points than notable ones (12.5 vs 6.8 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.