Northeastern Huskies ranks 2nd of 13 Conference USA teams in droughts per game (1.57 dpg, below the Conference USA average of 1.85). Their droughts average 3:50 — 0:05 below the Conference USA norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.9 pts per drought, contributing to 13 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.57
Conf avg: 1.8 · #2 of 13 in Conference USA
2nd in Conference USA-0.28/game vs Conference USA avg
#2 in Conference USA (13 teams)
Avg Duration
3:50
Conf avg: 234.9 · #5 of 13 in Conference USA
-0:05 vs Conference USA avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.9
Conf avg: 7.3 · #12 of 13 in Conference USA
+0.6 pts vs Conference USA avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
13
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
22%
Coach called a timeout in 8 of 36 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
1-9
vs 6-14 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Significant droughts allow 40% more points than notable ones (10.2 vs 7.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.