Lafayette Leopards ranks 3rd of 10 Patriot teams in droughts per game (1.80 dpg, below the Patriot average of 2.00). Their droughts average 4:05 — +0:12 above the Patriot norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.8 pts per drought, contributing to 11 influenced losses (6 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.80
Conf avg: 2.0 · #3 of 10 in Patriot
3rd in Patriot-0.20/game vs Patriot avg
#3 in Patriot (10 teams)
Avg Duration
4:05
Conf avg: 233.9 · #10 of 10 in Patriot
+0:12 vs Patriot avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.8
Conf avg: 7.1 · #10 of 10 in Patriot
+0.8 pts vs Patriot avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
11
6 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
31%
Coach called a timeout in 14 of 45 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-9
vs 6-11 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 68% more points than notable ones (10.6 vs 6.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.