Boston University Terriers ranks 5th of 10 Patriot teams in droughts per game (2.04 dpg, above the Patriot average of 1.97). Their droughts average 3:59 — +0:06 above the Patriot norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.3 pts per drought, contributing to 11 influenced losses (4 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.04
Conf avg: 2.0 · #5 of 10 in Patriot
5th in Patriot+0.07/game vs Patriot avg
#5 in Patriot (10 teams)
Avg Duration
3:59
Conf avg: 233.9 · #8 of 10 in Patriot
+0:06 vs Patriot avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.3
Conf avg: 7.1 · #6 of 10 in Patriot
+0.2 pts vs Patriot avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
11
4 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
33%
Coach called a timeout in 18 of 55 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-13
vs 13-4 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 83% more points than notable ones (10.8 vs 5.9 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.