Indiana Hoosiers ranks 12th of 18 Big Ten teams in droughts per game (1.84 dpg, above the Big Ten average of 1.75). Their droughts average 3:50 — near the Big Ten norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.2 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.84
Conf avg: 1.8 · #12 of 18 in Big Ten
12th in Big Ten+0.09/game vs Big Ten avg
#12 in Big Ten (18 teams)
Avg Duration
3:50
Conf avg: 231.9 · #8 of 18 in Big Ten
-0:02 vs Big Ten avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.2
Conf avg: 7.2 · #10 of 18 in Big Ten
+0.0 pts vs Big Ten avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
26%
Coach called a timeout in 12 of 46 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-8
vs 14-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 63% more points than notable ones (10.3 vs 6.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.