Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ranks 8th of 12 Conference USA teams in droughts per game (2.07 dpg, above the Conference USA average of 1.86). Their droughts average 3:40 — 0:14 below the Conference USA norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.1 pts per drought, contributing to 8 influenced losses (5 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.07
Conf avg: 1.9 · #8 of 12 in Conference USA
8th in Conference USA+0.21/game vs Conference USA avg
#8 in Conference USA (12 teams)
Avg Duration
3:40
Conf avg: 232.8 · #2 of 12 in Conference USA
-0:14 vs Conference USA avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.1
Conf avg: 7.1 · #1 of 12 in Conference USA
-1.0 pts vs Conference USA avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
8
5 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
17%
Coach called a timeout in 10 of 58 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
9-10
vs 11-4 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 84% more points than notable ones (10.3 vs 5.6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.