Gulley, an outfielder/first baseman from Lexington, Ohio, batted .405 with nine doubles, one triple, four home runs, 24 runs scored, and 25 RBI in 24 games as a senior at Lexington High School. For her efforts, she was named to the Ohio Cardinal Conference First Team and the Northwest District Second Team after being an OCC Honorable Mention pick as a junior.

“Adding Jennifer gives us more depth and versatility at several positions,” said MVNU head coach Jeana Howald. “She is a good player who is capable of playing in the outfield or at first base for us. She is also a good offensive player who swings the bat well from the left side. She will definitely have an opportunity to compete for playing time.”

In addition to playing softball at Lexington and for three summers with Phoenix, Gulley was involved in Key Club and Future Teachers of America.

“The reason that I am coming to MVNU is the location of the campus, the area, and the atmosphere on the campus,” said Gulley of her college choice. “I also get to continue my education and softball playing career there.”

MVNU is an NAIA school that competes in the American Mideast Conference. The Lady Cougars posted a 26-20 overall record in 2008, and the program has an all-time mark of 551-370-2 in the 24 years of the program’s history. The team also advanced to the championship game of the NAIA Region IX Tournament in 2008 for the first time ever despite entering the tournament as the fifth seed in the seven-team tournament.