South Carolina State Bulldogs ranks 4th of 8 MEAC teams in droughts per game (1.96 dpg, below the MEAC average of 2.02). Their droughts average 4:01 — +0:05 above the MEAC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.8 pts per drought, contributing to 7 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.96
Conf avg: 2.0 · #4 of 8 in MEAC
4th in MEAC-0.06/game vs MEAC avg
#4 in MEAC (8 teams)
Avg Duration
4:01
Conf avg: 236.7 · #5 of 8 in MEAC
+0:05 vs MEAC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.8
Conf avg: 7.6 · #6 of 8 in MEAC
+0.2 pts vs MEAC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
7
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
16%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 55 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-15
vs 5-6 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 71% more points than notable ones (11.1 vs 6.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.