Idaho State Bengals ranks 2nd of 10 Big Sky teams in droughts per game (1.56 dpg, below the Big Sky average of 1.71). Their droughts average 3:45 — 0:09 below the Big Sky norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.8 pts per drought, contributing to 10 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.56
Conf avg: 1.7 · #2 of 10 in Big Sky
2nd in Big Sky-0.15/game vs Big Sky avg
#2 in Big Sky (10 teams)
Avg Duration
3:45
Conf avg: 232.6 · #2 of 10 in Big Sky
-0:09 vs Big Sky avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.8
Conf avg: 7.4 · #2 of 10 in Big Sky
-0.6 pts vs Big Sky avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
10
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
21%
Coach called a timeout in 8 of 39 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-6
vs 9-14 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 177% more points than notable ones (15.5 vs 5.6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.