Longwood Lancers ranks 2nd of 9 Big South teams in droughts per game (1.57 dpg, below the Big South average of 1.82). Their droughts average 3:52 — near the Big South norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.8 pts per drought, contributing to 7 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.57
Conf avg: 1.8 · #2 of 9 in Big South
2nd in Big South-0.25/game vs Big South avg
#2 in Big South (9 teams)
Avg Duration
3:52
Conf avg: 230.7 · #4 of 9 in Big South
+0:02 vs Big South avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.8
Conf avg: 7.6 · #7 of 9 in Big South
+0.3 pts vs Big South avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
7
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
24%
Coach called a timeout in 8 of 33 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-6
vs 11-10 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 23% more points than notable ones (9 vs 7.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.