Western Illinois Leathernecks ranks 6th of 11 Ohio Valley teams in droughts per game (1.85 dpg, above the Ohio Valley average of 1.83). Their droughts average 3:52 — near the Ohio Valley norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.2 pts per drought, contributing to 7 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.85
Conf avg: 1.8 · #6 of 11 in Ohio Valley
6th in Ohio Valley+0.02/game vs Ohio Valley avg
#6 in Ohio Valley (11 teams)
Avg Duration
3:52
Conf avg: 236.9 · #6 of 11 in Ohio Valley
-0:05 vs Ohio Valley avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.2
Conf avg: 7.2 · #7 of 11 in Ohio Valley
-0.0 pts vs Ohio Valley avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
7
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
15%
Coach called a timeout in 7 of 48 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
2-14
vs 3-11 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 62% more points than notable ones (10.5 vs 6.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.