The saying goes the best offense is a good defense.
That was the case for the women’s water polo squad as senior goalie and captain Casey Hines led the way for the Aggies all season.
The Danville, Calif. native had the best season for a UC Davis goalie since 1997, stopping 257 shots, three shy of the single-season school record. Hines did break the UC Davis record for total blocked shots in a season with 667 and saves in a game with 20.
Her strong play throughout the season was good enough to capture a spot as an All-Big West Conference honorable mention.
Hines was also a leader outside of the pool, helping a young UC Davis squad through the season.
While finding a goalie to replace Hines will be difficult, there is no doubt the presence she had on the team will be felt for years to come.
-Jason Alpert
