Milestones: University of Utah head women's basketball coach Elaine Elliott became just the 36th NCAA Division I coach to reach 450 victories January 15 when the Utes defeated the University of Wyoming, 67-49. With the victory, Elliott also became just the 26th active coach to reach the 450-win mark ... Siena College women's basketball coach Gina Castelli earned her 250th career win January 22 with a 64-58 win over Canisius College. Castelli, in her 15th season, was 244-156 at Siena after the win. She is the winningest coach in the school's women's basketball history. During her tenure, Siena has a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference record of 103-25 (not including this season). Overall, the Saints have a 157-70 record in conference play under Castelli.

Miscellaneous: A year ago the University of Georgia gymnastics team pledged $100,000 to Athens Regional Medical Center's new Breast Health Center, and on February 18 the team will make good on that promise with a final check to the organization. When the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, visits Athens for a February 18 meet, both teams will wear pink leotards to promote the fight against breast cancer. Portions of the ticket sales will complete the final step of the Gym Dogs' pledge. Last year's promise created Champions Against Cancer, a year-long event Georgia used to raise money that helped create a waiting room in the center named for former Georgia gymnast Talya Vexler. With each 9.9 scored throughout the season, fans and even opponents helped raise funds. "So far we've raised more than $90,000, and this event will put us over the top," said Georgia head coach Suzanne Yoculan. "We are proud of everyone that was a part of the Champions Against Cancer promotion, and we thank Alabama for being a part of this event." The health center will conduct a dedication ceremony for the new Breast Health Center, including the Talya Vexler Dogwood Room, on February 24. In 2003, Vexler was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat the disease and is now an assistant gymnastics coach at the University of Maryland, College Park.

-- Compiled by Gary T. Brown