UCLA Bruins ranks 6th of 18 Big Ten teams in droughts per game (1.64 dpg, below the Big Ten average of 1.77). Their droughts average 3:49 — near the Big Ten norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.2 pts per drought, contributing to 6 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.64
Conf avg: 1.8 · #6 of 18 in Big Ten
6th in Big Ten-0.13/game vs Big Ten avg
#6 in Big Ten (18 teams)
Avg Duration
3:49
Conf avg: 231.9 · #7 of 18 in Big Ten
-0:03 vs Big Ten avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.2
Conf avg: 7.2 · #9 of 18 in Big Ten
+0.0 pts vs Big Ten avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
6
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
22%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 41 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
7-4
vs 15-7 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 126% more points than notable ones (14 vs 6.2 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.