Iowa Hawkeyes ranks 10th of 18 Big Ten teams in droughts per game (1.81 dpg, above the Big Ten average of 1.77). Their droughts average 4:05 — +0:14 above the Big Ten norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.2 pts per drought, contributing to 8 influenced losses (4 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.81
Conf avg: 1.8 · #10 of 18 in Big Ten
10th in Big Ten+0.04/game vs Big Ten avg
#10 in Big Ten (18 teams)
Avg Duration
4:05
Conf avg: 231.9 · #17 of 18 in Big Ten
+0:14 vs Big Ten avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.2
Conf avg: 7.2 · #7 of 18 in Big Ten
-0.0 pts vs Big Ten avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
8
4 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
30%
Coach called a timeout in 14 of 47 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
7-9
vs 17-4 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 51% more points than notable ones (9.8 vs 6.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.