“My teammates are amazing.” IWU senior thanks friends after breaking HR record

Posted on May 12, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – Illinois Wesleyan softball clinched yet another conference title on Saturday, and one senior made school history in the process.

Ava Khoury hit her 34th career home run in the second inning, breaking the all-time record for the Titans.

It was made even more sweet celebrating with Normal U-High graduate Jen Kuhn, the team’s best hitter. The two have been inseparable since they met as freshmen.

It felt good. It was really exciting. I like I said, my teammates are amazing. It was so fun to run home to them. So it was it was the best feeling. I love Jen so much. She’s going to be a forever friend. She’s the best.Ava Khoury

It was absolutely amazing. I love her. She’s been my best friend all four years here. And I’m not surprised at all. She’s more than deserving of that and she’s just going to keep hitting them I know it. So she’s just so awesome. I love her.“

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