Akron Zips ranks 1st of 13 MAC teams in droughts per game (1.50 dpg, below the MAC average of 1.79). Their droughts average 3:38 — 0:19 below the MAC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.4 pts per drought, contributing to 1 influenced loss this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.50
Conf avg: 1.8 · #1 of 13 in MAC
1st in MAC-0.29/game vs MAC avg
#1 in MAC (13 teams)
Avg Duration
3:38
Conf avg: 235.6 · #1 of 13 in MAC
-0:19 vs MAC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.4
Conf avg: 7.6 · #1 of 13 in MAC
-1.3 pts vs MAC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
1
0 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
17%
Coach called a timeout in 4 of 24 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-0
vs 23-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 141% more points than notable ones (14 vs 5.8 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.