South Dakota State Jackrabbits ranks 8th of 9 Summit teams in droughts per game (1.86 dpg, above the Summit average of 1.74). Their droughts average 3:54 — +0:06 above the Summit norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.4 pts per drought, contributing to 12 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.86
Conf avg: 1.8 · #8 of 9 in Summit
8th in Summit+0.12/game vs Summit avg
#8 in Summit (9 teams)
Avg Duration
3:54
Conf avg: 229.3 · #7 of 9 in Summit
+0:06 vs Summit avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.4
Conf avg: 7.5 · #5 of 9 in Summit
-0.1 pts vs Summit avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
12
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
26%
Coach called a timeout in 10 of 39 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
1-11
vs 12-7 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 67% more points than notable ones (11 vs 6.6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.