Oklahoma State Cowboys ranks 2nd of 16 Big 12 teams in droughts per game (1.45 dpg, below the Big 12 average of 1.75). Their droughts average 3:45 — 0:08 below the Big 12 norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.7 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.45
Conf avg: 1.7 · #2 of 16 in Big 12
2nd in Big 12-0.30/game vs Big 12 avg
#2 in Big 12 (16 teams)
Avg Duration
3:45
Conf avg: 232.6 · #3 of 16 in Big 12
-0:08 vs Big 12 avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.7
Conf avg: 7.4 · #12 of 16 in Big 12
+0.3 pts vs Big 12 avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
0 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
24%
Coach called a timeout in 7 of 29 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
1-4
vs 19-11 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 92% more points than significant ones (11.5 vs 6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.