McNeese Cowboys ranks 2nd of 12 Southland teams in droughts per game (1.24 dpg, below the Southland average of 1.65). Their droughts average 4:05 — +0:09 above the Southland norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.5 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.24
Conf avg: 1.6 · #2 of 12 in Southland
2nd in Southland-0.41/game vs Southland avg
#2 in Southland (12 teams)
Avg Duration
4:05
Conf avg: 236.5 · #11 of 12 in Southland
+0:09 vs Southland avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.5
Conf avg: 7.1 · #3 of 12 in Southland
-0.7 pts vs Southland avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
29%
Coach called a timeout in 12 of 41 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
8-3
vs 19-3 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 106% more points than notable ones (9.7 vs 4.7 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.