WNBA star/Erie native McBride joins Girard native/WNBA coach Miller and others for exhibition at halftime of Gannon women’s game vs. IUP.

Erie native and WNBA star Kayla McBride was back in town on Saturday to play in a charity basketball game at halftime of the IUP-Gannon women's basketball game.

McBride received several ovations from the crowd as she thrilled the fans with no-look passes and a breakaway, around-the-back layup. She was joined on the floor by several area celebrities, including WNBA executive and coach Curt Miller, a Girard native, and Mayor Joe Schember.

“Coach (Cleve) Wright hit me up about a month ago and I thought it was a great idea,” McBride said. “I thought it was a great idea, especially because I'm off right now and not overseas. I love giving back to Erie and represent the city any time I can.”

McBride, a Catholic School product, stuck around to meet fans, including students from the Erie Catholic School System. The Gannon women's basketball game was named the “Serve Game” to raise money and awareness with youth poverty.