UConn Huskies ranks 3rd of 11 Big East teams in droughts per game (1.56 dpg, below the Big East average of 1.70). Their droughts average 3:55 — near the Big East norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.3 pts per drought, contributing to 3 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.56
Conf avg: 1.7 · #3 of 11 in Big East
3rd in Big East-0.14/game vs Big East avg
#3 in Big East (11 teams)
Avg Duration
3:55
Conf avg: 231.8 · #9 of 11 in Big East
+0:03 vs Big East avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.3
Conf avg: 7.2 · #1 of 11 in Big East
-0.9 pts vs Big East avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
3
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
26%
Coach called a timeout in 10 of 39 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
6-4
vs 22-1 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 91% more points than notable ones (10.7 vs 5.6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.