Ok, first of all Caitlin has done something awesome.
Second, Pete’s record is more profound and will force an asterisk on hers if it is ever put in any record books just because she only did it in 4 years.
Third, yes, the competition he faced on many nights wasn’t stellar. So what? It’s always like that. D1 has always been a very uneven collection of talent, and still is, for men and women.
Fourth, Pete was also great in the pros, where the talent is much more evenly spread. And Caitlin will do the same. I hope she ends up playing next to Boston and Berger and they make Indiana into a dynasty.
All that said, but for the injuries, I think Paige is the better player in every aspect of the game, and she’ll show it in the years to come once she leaves the injuries behind. The scene with Maya and Caitlin only serves to underline this: Maya is a much better player than Caitlin will ever be, and isn’t about scoring records. It’s about heart and character, just like it is with Paige. Maya made teams win.