Providence Friars ranks 4th of 11 Big East teams in droughts per game (1.61 dpg, below the Big East average of 1.70). Their droughts average 3:35 — 0:18 below the Big East norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.6 pts per drought, contributing to 8 influenced losses this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.61
Conf avg: 1.7 · #4 of 11 in Big East
4th in Big East-0.09/game vs Big East avg
#4 in Big East (11 teams)
Avg Duration
3:35
Conf avg: 231.8 · #1 of 11 in Big East
-0:18 vs Big East avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.6
Conf avg: 7.2 · #8 of 11 in Big East
+0.5 pts vs Big East avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
8
0 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
45%
Coach called a timeout in 13 of 29 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-7
vs 11-11 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Significant droughts allow 9% more points than notable ones (8.2 vs 7.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.