Illinois State Redbirds ranks 8th of 11 Missouri Valley teams in droughts per game (1.90 dpg, above the Missouri Valley average of 1.80). Their droughts average 3:54 — near the Missouri Valley norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.1 pts per drought, contributing to 7 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.90
Conf avg: 1.8 · #8 of 11 in Missouri Valley
8th in Missouri Valley+0.10/game vs Missouri Valley avg
#8 in Missouri Valley (11 teams)
Avg Duration
3:54
Conf avg: 237.4 · #5 of 11 in Missouri Valley
-0:03 vs Missouri Valley avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.1
Conf avg: 7.2 · #6 of 11 in Missouri Valley
-0.1 pts vs Missouri Valley avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
7
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
25%
Coach called a timeout in 14 of 55 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
8-8
vs 15-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 75% more points than notable ones (11 vs 6.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.