DePaul University Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 7
Ava Gusel
- Position:
- Left-Handed Pitcher
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Downers Grove, Ill.
- High School:
- Downers Grove North
Freshman (2025)
- Appeared in 21 contests, starting five.
- Recorded her first career save against Georgetown (May 2).
- Logged a 6.43 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 37 innings pitched.
- Registered one putout and three assists with an error for an .800 fielding percentage.
- Three-time West Suburban All-Conference and four-time All-Academic honoree.
- Earned both All-Area and All-State awards during her junior and senior years.
- Recognized as IHSA Sectional Champion for Journalistic Photography in 2024.
- Daughter of Fred and Lara Gusel.
- Has one older sister, Audrey.
- Intends to major in Physical Education.
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