UIC Flames ranks 5th of 11 Missouri Valley teams in droughts per game (1.68 dpg, below the Missouri Valley average of 1.82). Their droughts average 3:52 — 0:05 below the Missouri Valley norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.0 pts per drought, contributing to 8 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.68
Conf avg: 1.8 · #5 of 11 in Missouri Valley
5th in Missouri Valley-0.14/game vs Missouri Valley avg
#5 in Missouri Valley (11 teams)
Avg Duration
3:52
Conf avg: 237.1 · #4 of 11 in Missouri Valley
-0:05 vs Missouri Valley avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.0
Conf avg: 7.1 · #6 of 11 in Missouri Valley
-0.2 pts vs Missouri Valley avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
8
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
26%
Coach called a timeout in 11 of 42 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-6
vs 13-9 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 83% more points than notable ones (11 vs 6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.