Temple Owls ranks 5th of 13 American teams in droughts per game (1.52 dpg, below the American average of 1.72). Their droughts average 3:49 — near the American norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.0 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.52
Conf avg: 1.7 · #5 of 13 in American
5th in American-0.20/game vs American avg
#5 in American (13 teams)
Avg Duration
3:49
Conf avg: 229.4 · #7 of 13 in American
-0:01 vs American avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.0
Conf avg: 7.2 · #8 of 13 in American
-0.2 pts vs American avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
24%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 38 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
2-8
vs 14-8 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 146% more points than notable ones (14 vs 5.7 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.