San José State Spartans ranks 8th of 12 Mountain West teams in droughts per game (1.78 dpg, above the Mountain West average of 1.75). Their droughts average 4:12 — +0:19 above the Mountain West norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 8.8 pts per drought, contributing to 10 influenced losses (4 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.78
Conf avg: 1.8 · #8 of 12 in Mountain West
8th in Mountain West+0.03/game vs Mountain West avg
#8 in Mountain West (12 teams)
Avg Duration
4:12
Conf avg: 234.8 · #11 of 12 in Mountain West
+0:19 vs Mountain West avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
8.8
Conf avg: 7.3 · #12 of 12 in Mountain West
+1.7 pts vs Mountain West avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
10
4 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
34%
Coach called a timeout in 14 of 41 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
3-11
vs 6-12 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 96% more points than notable ones (14.3 vs 7.3 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.