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2025-26 Drought Profile · 27 games played · 27-8 (77%)

VCU Rams ranks 4th of 14 Atlantic 10 teams in droughts per game (1.67 dpg, below the Atlantic 10 average of 1.88). Their droughts average 3:37 — 0:13 below the Atlantic 10 norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.1 pts per drought, contributing to 4 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.

Drought Profile

Droughts/Game

1.67

Conf avg: 1.9 · #4 of 14 in Atlantic 10

4th in Atlantic 10

-0.21/game vs Atlantic 10 avg

#4 in Atlantic 10 (14 teams)

Avg Duration

3:37

Conf avg: 229.6 · #1 of 14 in Atlantic 10

-0:13 vs Atlantic 10 avg

How long cold streaks typically last

Avg Pts Allowed

7.1

Conf avg: 7.1 · #8 of 14 in Atlantic 10

-0.0 pts vs Atlantic 10 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 10 of 45 droughts

Record w/ 2+ Droughts

9-5

vs 18-3 in games with 0–1 droughts

Drought Trend This Season
Droughts per game over the season with a 3-game rolling average. Season average: 1.7 droughts/game.
When Droughts Happen
Shows when droughts begin in each 2-minute window throughout the game. Counts total to 45 droughts. Dashed line shows the conference average.
Half Breakdown
1st half vs 2nd half: does this team adjust at halftime or get worse?
1st Half
26
droughts · avg 3:39
2nd Half
19
droughts · avg 3:34
Drought Cost by Severity
How damaging are each tier of drought? Longer droughts allow more opponent points — see if critical ones truly hurt more.
Notable (3–4 min)
34
76% of droughts
6.8 pts allowed
Significant (4–5 min)
10
22% of droughts
8.1 pts allowed
Critical (5+ min)
1
2% of droughts
6 pts allowed

Avg. opponent points scored during drought

Notable (3–4 min)
6.8 pts
Significant (4–5 min)
8.1 pts
Critical (5+ min)
6 pts

Key Takeaway

Significant droughts allow 35% more points than critical ones (8.1 vs 6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.

Drought-Ending Shots
What shot finally breaks the cold streak? Zone intensity = frequency.
3-PT(27%)2-PT(47%)FT(27%)
3-Ptr (12, 27%)2-Ptr (21, 47%)FT (12, 27%)
Score Differential by Game
Every game plotted over 40 minutes — positive = team leading, negative = trailing. Hover a game in the sidebar to highlight its path through the season.
Mar 21
Illinois Fighting Illini@ Illinois Fighting Illini
L 55–76
Mar 19
North Carolina Tar Heels@ North Carolina Tar Heels
W 82–78
Mar 15
Dayton Flyersvs Dayton Flyers
W 70–62
Mar 14
Saint Joseph's Hawksvs Saint Joseph's Hawks
W 77–64
Mar 13
Duquesne Dukesvs Duquesne Dukes
W 71–66
Mar 6
Dayton Flyers@ Dayton Flyers
W 68–62
Mar 3
George Mason Patriotsvs George Mason Patriots
W 70–65
Feb 28
Fordham Ramsvs Fordham Rams
W 82–63
Feb 20
Saint Louis Billikens@ Saint Louis Billikens
L 75–88
Feb 17
George Washington Revolutionariesvs George Washington Revolutionaries
W 89–75
Feb 14
Richmond Spiders@ Richmond Spiders
W 78–67
Feb 11
La Salle Explorers@ La Salle Explorers
W 77–68
Feb 6
Dayton Flyersvs Dayton Flyers
W 99–73
Feb 3
Fordham Rams@ Fordham Rams
W 63–59
Jan 30
Loyola Chicago Ramblersvs Loyola Chicago Ramblers
W 89–75
Jan 27
Richmond Spidersvs Richmond Spiders
W 77–69
Jan 24
Davidson Wildcats@ Davidson Wildcats
W 75–69
Jan 19
Saint Joseph's Hawksvs Saint Joseph's Hawks
W 79–72
Jan 14
Rhode Island Rams@ Rhode Island Rams
W 84–75
Jan 10
George Mason Patriots@ George Mason Patriots
L 80–86
Jan 7
Saint Louis Billikensvs Saint Louis Billikens
L 62–71
Jan 3
Duquesne Dukes@ Duquesne Dukes
W 93–80
Dec 31
St. Bonaventure Bonniesvs St. Bonaventure Bonnies
W 89–82
Dec 22
Rider Broncsvs Rider Broncs
W 100–79
Dec 18
American University Eaglesvs American University Eagles
W 105–83
Dec 15
Niagara Purple Eaglesvs Niagara Purple Eagles
W 84–58
Dec 10
New Mexico Lobosvs New Mexico Lobos
L 78–81
Dec 5
Samford Bulldogsvs Samford Bulldogs
W 83–57
Nov 28
Virginia Tech Hokiesvs Virginia Tech Hokies
W 86–68
Nov 27
Vanderbilt Commodores@ Vanderbilt Commodores
L 74–89
Nov 26
South Florida Bullsvs South Florida Bulls
W 78–66
Nov 22
Coppin State Eaglesvs Coppin State Eagles
W 101–58
Nov 17
NC State Wolfpack@ NC State Wolfpack
L 79–85
Nov 12
Saint Peter's Peacocksvs Saint Peter's Peacocks
W 78–61
Nov 7
Utah State Aggies@ Utah State Aggies
L 77–80
← Opponent leading← Game time →Team leading →
Game Log
Notable (3-4 min)Significant (4-5 min)Critical (5+ min)
DateOpponentScore (H-A)Droughts
Mar 21Illinois Fighting Illini@ Illinois Fighting IlliniL 76-55
5
Mar 19North Carolina Tar Heels@ North Carolina Tar HeelsW 78-82
2
Mar 15Dayton Flyersvs Dayton FlyersW 70-62
2
Mar 14Saint Joseph's Hawksvs Saint Joseph's HawksW 77-64
2
Mar 13Duquesne Dukesvs Duquesne DukesW 71-66
2
Mar 6Dayton Flyers@ Dayton FlyersW 62-68
2
Mar 3George Mason Patriotsvs George Mason PatriotsW 70-650
Feb 28Fordham Ramsvs Fordham RamsW 82-630
Feb 20Saint Louis Billikens@ Saint Louis BillikensL 88-75
2
Feb 17George Washington Revolutionariesvs George Washington RevolutionariesW 89-75
1
Feb 14Richmond Spiders@ Richmond SpidersW 67-78
2
Feb 11La Salle Explorers@ La Salle ExplorersW 68-77
1
Feb 6Dayton Flyersvs Dayton FlyersW 99-730
Feb 3Fordham Rams@ Fordham RamsW 59-63
1
Jan 30Loyola Chicago Ramblersvs Loyola Chicago RamblersW 89-750
Jan 27Richmond Spidersvs Richmond SpidersW 77-69
2
Jan 24Davidson Wildcats@ Davidson WildcatsW 69-75
2
Jan 19Saint Joseph's Hawksvs Saint Joseph's HawksW 79-72
1
Jan 14Rhode Island Rams@ Rhode Island RamsW 75-84
1
Jan 10George Mason Patriots@ George Mason PatriotsL 86-800
Jan 7Saint Louis Billikensvs Saint Louis BillikensL 62-71
1
Jan 3Duquesne Dukes@ Duquesne DukesW 80-93
1
Dec 31St. Bonaventure Bonniesvs St. Bonaventure BonniesW 89-82
1
Dec 22Rider Broncsvs Rider BroncsW 100-790
Dec 18American University Eaglesvs American University EaglesW 105-83
1
Dec 15Niagara Purple Eaglesvs Niagara Purple EaglesW 84-58
2
Dec 10New Mexico Lobosvs New Mexico LobosL 78-81
3
Dec 5Samford Bulldogsvs Samford BulldogsW 83-57
1
Nov 28Virginia Tech Hokiesvs Virginia Tech HokiesW 86-68
1
Nov 27Vanderbilt Commodores@ Vanderbilt CommodoresL 89-74
2
Nov 26South Florida Bullsvs South Florida BullsW 78-660
Nov 22Coppin State Eaglesvs Coppin State EaglesW 101-580
Nov 17NC State Wolfpack@ NC State WolfpackL 85-79
1
Nov 12Saint Peter's Peacocksvs Saint Peter's PeacocksW 78-61
1
Nov 7Utah State Aggies@ Utah State AggiesL 80-77
2
Drought-Influenced Losses
Close losses (≤15 pts) where droughts significantly impacted the outcome. "Defensive cost" = points allowed during drought periods.
New Mexico Lobosvs New Mexico LobosL 78-81Dec 10
25 pts allowed during 3 droughts (30.9% of 3-pt margin)
Major Factor
Saint Louis Billikens@ Saint Louis BillikensL 75-88Feb 20
20 pts allowed during 2 droughts (22.7% of 13-pt margin)
Significant Factor
Vanderbilt Commodores@ Vanderbilt CommodoresL 74-89Nov 27
20 pts allowed during 2 droughts (22.5% of 15-pt margin)
Significant Factor
Utah State Aggies@ Utah State AggiesL 77-80Nov 7
9 pts allowed during 2 droughts (11.3% of 3-pt margin)
Minor Factor
Drought Killers
Players who most often ended VCU Rams scoring droughts this season.
1
TJ
Terrence Hill Jr.
56% clutchⓘ
9
2
NL
Nyk Lewis
63% clutchⓘ
8
3
BE
Barry Evans
67% clutchⓘ
6
4
MB
Michael Belle
33% clutchⓘ
6
5
LD
Lazar Djokovic
60% clutchⓘ
5
6
JT
Jadrian Tracey
50% clutchⓘ
4
7
TW
Tyrell Ward
67% clutchⓘ
3
8
BJ
Brandon Jennings
2
3PT
2PT
FT