New Mexico Lobos ranks 2nd of 12 Mountain West teams in droughts per game (1.50 dpg, below the Mountain West average of 1.77). Their droughts average 3:42 — 0:14 below the Mountain West norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.6 pts per drought, contributing to 7 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.50
Conf avg: 1.8 · #2 of 12 in Mountain West
2nd in Mountain West-0.27/game vs Mountain West avg
#2 in Mountain West (12 teams)
Avg Duration
3:42
Conf avg: 234.7 · #1 of 12 in Mountain West
-0:14 vs Mountain West avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.6
Conf avg: 7.3 · #2 of 12 in Mountain West
-0.8 pts vs Mountain West avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
7
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
14%
Coach called a timeout in 5 of 36 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-5
vs 22-6 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.