Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs ranks 9th of 9 Big South teams in droughts per game (2.20 dpg, above the Big South average of 1.74). Their droughts average 3:57 — +0:07 above the Big South norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 8.4 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.20
Conf avg: 1.8 · #9 of 9 in Big South
9th in Big South+0.46/game vs Big South avg
#9 in Big South (9 teams)
Avg Duration
3:57
Conf avg: 230.7 · #8 of 9 in Big South
+0:07 vs Big South avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
8.4
Conf avg: 7.6 · #9 of 9 in Big South
+0.9 pts vs Big South avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
13%
Coach called a timeout in 7 of 55 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
1-16
vs 3-12 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Significant droughts allow 35% more points than notable ones (10.1 vs 7.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.