She helped the Tar Heels to the 1994 National Championship and later served as captain in both her junior and senior seasons, leading UNC to three ACC titles during her four years in Chapel Hill.
The team's highest finish in America East play was a tie for fourth place during the 2012-13 season, with a 6-10 conference record.
Despite four 20-loss campaigns, University of Vermont Athletic Director Dr. Robert Corran signed Gear McBride to a four-year contract extension, which runs through the 2018 season.
[4] On March 25, 2016, Gear McBride was fired from the University of Vermont with an overall record of 46-134, and two years remaining on her contract.
[7] She is married to Pat McBride, the former Director of Major Gifts for the athletic department at the University of Vermont.