Purdue Boilermakers ranks 3rd of 18 Big Ten teams in droughts per game (1.52 dpg, below the Big Ten average of 1.78). Their droughts average 3:51 — near the Big Ten norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.3 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.52
Conf avg: 1.8 · #3 of 18 in Big Ten
3rd in Big Ten-0.26/game vs Big Ten avg
#3 in Big Ten (18 teams)
Avg Duration
3:51
Conf avg: 231.9 · #9 of 18 in Big Ten
-0:01 vs Big Ten avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.3
Conf avg: 7.2 · #10 of 18 in Big Ten
+0.1 pts vs Big Ten avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
26%
Coach called a timeout in 10 of 38 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
6-1
vs 24-8 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 67% more points than notable ones (10.5 vs 6.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.