Northern Iowa Panthers ranks 3rd of 11 Missouri Valley teams in droughts per game (1.63 dpg, below the Missouri Valley average of 1.83). Their droughts average 4:10 — +0:14 above the Missouri Valley norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.2 pts per drought, contributing to 10 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.63
Conf avg: 1.8 · #3 of 11 in Missouri Valley
3rd in Missouri Valley-0.20/game vs Missouri Valley avg
#3 in Missouri Valley (11 teams)
Avg Duration
4:10
Conf avg: 237.4 · #11 of 11 in Missouri Valley
+0:14 vs Missouri Valley avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.2
Conf avg: 7.2 · #1 of 11 in Missouri Valley
-1.1 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
17%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 52 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
8-7
vs 15-6 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 57% more points than significant ones (8.3 vs 5.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.