Northwestern State Demons ranks 11th of 12 Southland teams in droughts per game (2.20 dpg, above the Southland average of 1.95). Their droughts average 4:00 — near the Southland norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 8.0 pts per drought, contributing to 15 influenced losses (8 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.20
Conf avg: 2.0 · #11 of 12 in Southland
11th in Southland+0.25/game vs Southland avg
#11 in Southland (12 teams)
Avg Duration
4:00
Conf avg: 236.3 · #8 of 12 in Southland
+0:04 vs Southland avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
8.0
Conf avg: 7.1 · #11 of 12 in Southland
+0.9 pts vs Southland avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
15
8 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
25%
Coach called a timeout in 14 of 55 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-16
vs 7-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 97% more points than notable ones (12.8 vs 6.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.