Alcorn State Braves ranks 11th of 12 SWAC teams in droughts per game (2.20 dpg, above the SWAC average of 1.77). Their droughts average 4:01 — near the SWAC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 8.2 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.20
Conf avg: 1.8 · #11 of 12 in SWAC
11th in SWAC+0.43/game vs SWAC avg
#11 in SWAC (12 teams)
Avg Duration
4:01
Conf avg: 237.6 · #8 of 12 in SWAC
+0:03 vs SWAC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
8.2
Conf avg: 7.8 · #9 of 12 in SWAC
+0.5 pts vs SWAC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
0 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
36%
Coach called a timeout in 24 of 66 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-16
vs 4-7 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 115% more points than notable ones (14.6 vs 6.8 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.