Vanderbilt Commodores ranks 12th of 16 SEC teams in droughts per game (1.64 dpg, above the SEC average of 1.53). Their droughts average 3:34 — 0:13 below the SEC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 6.5 pts per drought, contributing to 4 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.64
Conf avg: 1.5 · #12 of 16 in SEC
12th in SEC+0.11/game vs SEC avg
#12 in SEC (16 teams)
Avg Duration
3:34
Conf avg: 226.9 · #1 of 16 in SEC
-0:13 vs SEC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
6.5
Conf avg: 7.5 · #3 of 16 in SEC
-1.0 pts vs SEC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
4
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
22%
Coach called a timeout in 8 of 36 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
1-6
vs 24-2 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Significant droughts allow 24% more points than notable ones (7.7 vs 6.2 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.