New Mexico State Aggies ranks 5th of 12 Conference USA teams in droughts per game (1.73 dpg, below the Conference USA average of 1.89). Their droughts average 3:51 — near the Conference USA norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.2 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.73
Conf avg: 1.9 · #5 of 12 in Conference USA
5th in Conference USA-0.16/game vs Conference USA avg
#5 in Conference USA (12 teams)
Avg Duration
3:51
Conf avg: 232.8 · #5 of 12 in Conference USA
-0:03 vs Conference USA avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.2
Conf avg: 7.1 · #6 of 12 in Conference USA
+0.1 pts vs Conference USA avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
29%
Coach called a timeout in 13 of 45 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
7-8
vs 9-7 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 102% more points than significant ones (13.3 vs 6.6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.