Harvard Crimson ranks 4th of 8 Ivy League teams in droughts per game (1.86 dpg, above the Ivy League average of 1.82). Their droughts average 3:46 — 0:07 below the Ivy League norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.7 pts per drought, contributing to 7 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.86
Conf avg: 1.8 · #4 of 8 in Ivy League
4th in Ivy League+0.04/game vs Ivy League avg
#4 in Ivy League (8 teams)
Avg Duration
3:46
Conf avg: 232.4 · #3 of 8 in Ivy League
-0:07 vs Ivy League avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.7
Conf avg: 7.0 · #3 of 8 in Ivy League
-0.3 pts vs Ivy League avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
7
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
13%
Coach called a timeout in 7 of 52 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
7-9
vs 10-3 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 75% more points than notable ones (10.3 vs 5.9 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.