Maryland Terrapins ranks 18th of 18 Big Ten teams in droughts per game (2.06 dpg, above the Big Ten average of 1.74). Their droughts average 4:00 — +0:08 above the Big Ten norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 8.3 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (4 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
2.06
Conf avg: 1.8 · #18 of 18 in Big Ten
18th in Big Ten+0.32/game vs Big Ten avg
#18 in Big Ten (18 teams)
Avg Duration
4:00
Conf avg: 231.9 · #15 of 18 in Big Ten
+0:08 vs Big Ten avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
8.3
Conf avg: 7.2 · #17 of 18 in Big Ten
+1.2 pts vs Big Ten avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
4 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
42%
Coach called a timeout in 27 of 64 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-18
vs 8-3 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 97% more points than notable ones (14 vs 7.1 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.