Virginia Tech Hokies ranks 12th of 18 ACC teams in droughts per game (1.84 dpg, above the ACC average of 1.79). Their droughts average 4:01 — +0:15 above the ACC norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.3 pts per drought, contributing to 9 influenced losses (3 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.84
Conf avg: 1.8 · #12 of 18 in ACC
12th in ACC+0.05/game vs ACC avg
#12 in ACC (18 teams)
Avg Duration
4:01
Conf avg: 226.6 · #18 of 18 in ACC
+0:15 vs ACC avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.3
Conf avg: 7.0 · #13 of 18 in ACC
+0.3 pts vs ACC avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
9
3 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
24%
Coach called a timeout in 11 of 46 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
5-8
vs 13-5 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 55% more points than notable ones (10.2 vs 6.6 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.