Alabama State Hornets ranks 7th of 12 SWAC teams in droughts per game (1.79 dpg, below the SWAC average of 1.81). Their droughts average 4:02 — near the SWAC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 8.4 pts per drought, contributing to 13 influenced losses (7 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.79
Conf avg: 1.8 · #7 of 12 in SWAC
7th in SWAC-0.02/game vs SWAC avg
#7 in SWAC (12 teams)
Avg Duration
4:02
Conf avg: 237.6 · #10 of 12 in SWAC
+0:05 vs SWAC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
8.4
Conf avg: 7.8 · #10 of 12 in SWAC
+0.7 pts vs SWAC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
13
7 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
37%
Coach called a timeout in 16 of 43 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
1-13
vs 9-9 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 36% more points than notable ones (10.6 vs 7.8 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.