Elon Phoenix ranks 6th of 13 Conference USA teams in droughts per game (1.72 dpg, below the Conference USA average of 1.84). Their droughts average 3:58 — near the Conference USA norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.5 pts per drought, contributing to 11 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.72
Conf avg: 1.8 · #6 of 13 in Conference USA
6th in Conference USA-0.12/game vs Conference USA avg
#6 in Conference USA (13 teams)
Avg Duration
3:58
Conf avg: 234.9 · #10 of 13 in Conference USA
+0:03 vs Conference USA avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.5
Conf avg: 7.3 · #10 of 13 in Conference USA
+0.2 pts vs Conference USA avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
11
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
28%
Coach called a timeout in 12 of 43 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-11
vs 11-7 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.