Howard Bison ranks 1st of 8 MEAC teams in droughts per game (1.56 dpg, below the MEAC average of 2.07). Their droughts average 3:36 — 0:24 below the MEAC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.9 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.56
Conf avg: 2.0 · #1 of 8 in MEAC
1st in MEAC-0.51/game vs MEAC avg
#1 in MEAC (8 teams)
Avg Duration
3:36
Conf avg: 236.9 · #1 of 8 in MEAC
-0:24 vs MEAC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.9
Conf avg: 7.6 · #2 of 8 in MEAC
-0.8 pts vs MEAC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
21%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 42 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
7-5
vs 17-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Significant droughts allow 58% more points than notable ones (9.8 vs 6.2 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.