Jason Rowe

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The attachments to Jason Rowe's crib included a Nerf basket.His career in organized basketball began at the age of 8 -- in an under-13 league.On the surface, Rowe's precociousness carried over to Loyola College, but underneath the smooth numbers he has put up for the Greyhounds was an awfully rocky adjustment to his freshman year. There was too much to learn, too many roster changes, and, worst of all, too many losses."I was pretty depressed," Rowe said of Loyola's 2-10 start.

Loyola (10-13, 7-4) at Siena (8-15, 3-8)Site: Alumni Recreation Center, Loudonville, N.Y.Time: 7Outlook: Loyola moved within a half-game of third-place St. Peter's in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference after Sunday's 77-68 win over Niagara. Freshman G Jason Rowe (13.4 ppg) continued his recent tear with 23 points, seven assists and five steals. Senior F Anthony Smith (16.2 ppg) had 25 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Mike Powell (17.1 ppg), who had 35 points and 11 rebounds in an 85-76 win over Siena on Jan. 15, is playing despite a sprained right wrist.