New Mexico Lobos ranks 1st of 12 Mountain West teams in droughts per game (1.50 dpg, below the Mountain West average of 1.77). Their droughts average 3:44 — 0:12 below the Mountain West norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.5 pts per drought, contributing to 6 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.50
Conf avg: 1.8 · #1 of 12 in Mountain West
1st in Mountain West-0.27/game vs Mountain West avg
#1 in Mountain West (12 teams)
Avg Duration
3:44
Conf avg: 234.8 · #2 of 12 in Mountain West
-0:12 vs Mountain West avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.5
Conf avg: 7.3 · #2 of 12 in Mountain West
-0.9 pts vs Mountain West avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
6
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
15%
Coach called a timeout in 5 of 33 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-4
vs 19-6 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 35% more points than significant ones (8.5 vs 6.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.