SLIPPERY ROCK — It was two weeks of soul searching.

When it was over, Julie Molloy made the decision to go home.

The former Grove City High School basketball standout took 14 days between the end of the season and her meeting with St. Bonaventure women's basketball coach Jim Crowley to mull over her future.

"I figured out it wasn't for me," Molloy said.

She decided to transfer to Slippery Rock University instead.

Molloy, a 5-foot-9 guard, had a difficult freshman season with the Bonnies in 2006-07. She played in 28 of the 31 games and averaged nine minutes per contest, but shot just 35 percent from the field.

She averaged 2.1 points per game.

Molloy said part of the problem was she played her minutes in spurts — three here, two there — and never could get into a rhythm.

That was one of the reasons why she opted to transfer.

"That was a major factor," Molloy said. "I couldn't get any consistency with my shooting."

Still, the decision was a difficult one.

"It was hard because of my teammates," Molloy said. "I liked everyone on the team. I was going back and forth on it. But what it came down to was I really just wanted to play."

Molloy was heavily recruited by Slippery Rock University, but she dreamed of playing Division I basketball.

She committed early with the Bonnies and enjoyed her most successful season as a senior at Grove City, scoring 21.7 points per game to go with 6.1 rebounds, five assists and 4.7 steals.

"We're really, really excited," said SRU women's basketball coach Laurel Heilman. "We would have loved to have her last year."

Molloy figures to play extensively with The Rock. Her quickness and outside shooting touch are perfect fits for Heilman's offense.

Last year, The Rock struggled to score, averaging 60.9 points per game. Guard Amanda Nero led the team with 10.1 points per contest.

SRU shot 32.4 percent from 3-point range and 41.3 percent overall.

"(Molloy) makes us better," Heilman said. "I think she'll fit right in. She definitely brings us another outside threat."

Heilman said she is also getting a player who has been through the basketball wars.

She's also getting a player who is very versatile, as Molloy can play the point, shooting guard and even small forward.

"There's no substitute for experience," Heilman said. "Anytime you get a transfer from a Division I or a (junior college) program, you know those kids have been through it. Bringing in Division I experience is always a plus."

Molloy is also excited about her future at The Rock.

"I found (SRU) a comfortable place to go," Molloy said. "They are pretty confident in me and I can't wait to start playing."