Xavier Musketeers ranks 2nd of 11 Big East teams in droughts per game (1.55 dpg, below the Big East average of 1.70). Their droughts average 3:54 — near the Big East norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 7.0 pts per drought, contributing to 5 influenced losses (1 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.55
Conf avg: 1.7 · #2 of 11 in Big East
2nd in Big East-0.15/game vs Big East avg
#2 in Big East (11 teams)
Avg Duration
3:54
Conf avg: 231.8 · #8 of 11 in Big East
+0:02 vs Big East avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
7.0
Conf avg: 7.2 · #7 of 11 in Big East
-0.1 pts vs Big East avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
5
1 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
26%
Coach called a timeout in 9 of 34 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
4-5
vs 10-13 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 66% more points than notable ones (10.3 vs 6.2 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.