New Math
On Feb. 22, D-III Caltech upended Occidental 46--45, snapping an NCAA-record 310-game conference losing streak that had spanned seven U.S. presidential terms. Over 26 years Caltech highlights have been rare on the court but frequent off it: Beavers ballers—many of whom have gone on to earn Ph.D.'s in biochemistry, physics and economics—have been known to play games after pulling all-nighters to finish 13-hour midterms. In honor of those number crunchers, here's a data-heavy look at the ups and (mostly) downs of Caltech's streak.
200
Players who have appeared
0
Players who have gone on to compete at any pro level
4
Head coaches employed
10
Losses by five or fewer points
60
Losses by 50 or more points
35.1
Average points margin of defeat in conference
98
Worst points margin of defeat in conference
8
Players who have scored 30 or more points in a game
5
School alumni who have won the Nobel Prize during the streak
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MANDY GAMBLE (CALTECH)