Idaho Vandals ranks 8th of 10 Big Sky teams in droughts per game (1.77 dpg, above the Big Sky average of 1.69). Their droughts average 4:02 — +0:11 above the Big Sky norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.9 pts per drought, contributing to 10 influenced losses (4 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.77
Conf avg: 1.7 · #8 of 10 in Big Sky
8th in Big Sky+0.08/game vs Big Sky avg
#8 in Big Sky (10 teams)
Avg Duration
4:02
Conf avg: 232.7 · #9 of 10 in Big Sky
+0:11 vs Big Sky avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.9
Conf avg: 7.4 · #9 of 10 in Big Sky
+0.6 pts vs Big Sky avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
10
4 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
28%
Coach called a timeout in 13 of 46 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-11
vs 16-4 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 97% more points than notable ones (11.8 vs 6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.