Delaware Blue Hens ranks 11th of 12 Conference USA teams in droughts per game (2.22 dpg, above the Conference USA average of 1.84). Their droughts average 4:17 — +0:26 above the Conference USA norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.3 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (4 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.22
Conf avg: 1.9 · #11 of 12 in Conference USA
11th in Conference USA+0.38/game vs Conference USA avg
#11 in Conference USA (12 teams)
Avg Duration
4:17
Conf avg: 232.8 · #12 of 12 in Conference USA
+0:26 vs Conference USA avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.3
Conf avg: 7.1 · #9 of 12 in Conference USA
+0.3 pts vs Conference USA avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
4 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
20%
Coach called a timeout in 12 of 60 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-15
vs 7-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 126% more points than notable ones (13.1 vs 5.8 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.