Portland State Vikings ranks 6th of 10 Big Sky teams in droughts per game (1.71 dpg, above the Big Sky average of 1.69). Their droughts average 4:03 — +0:11 above the Big Sky norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.1 pts per drought, contributing to 8 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.71
Conf avg: 1.7 · #6 of 10 in Big Sky
6th in Big Sky+0.02/game vs Big Sky avg
#6 in Big Sky (10 teams)
Avg Duration
4:03
Conf avg: 232.6 · #10 of 10 in Big Sky
+0:11 vs Big Sky avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.1
Conf avg: 7.4 · #5 of 10 in Big Sky
-0.3 pts vs Big Sky avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
8
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
14%
Coach called a timeout in 4 of 29 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-5
vs 17-6 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 87% more points than notable ones (11.2 vs 6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.