Northern Iowa Panthers ranks 4th of 11 Missouri Valley teams in droughts per game (1.65 dpg, below the Missouri Valley average of 1.82). Their droughts average 4:10 — +0:14 above the Missouri Valley norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.1 pts per drought, contributing to 10 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.65
Conf avg: 1.8 · #4 of 11 in Missouri Valley
4th in Missouri Valley-0.17/game vs Missouri Valley avg
#4 in Missouri Valley (11 teams)
Avg Duration
4:10
Conf avg: 237.1 · #11 of 11 in Missouri Valley
+0:14 vs Missouri Valley avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.1
Conf avg: 7.1 · #1 of 11 in Missouri Valley
-1.2 pts vs Missouri Valley avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
10
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
18%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 51 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
8-7
vs 15-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 69% more points than significant ones (8.3 vs 4.9 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.