Kappa Alpha Theta breaks away to win ninth Little 500 title

April 22, 2024

Kappa Alpha Theta emerged as the dominant force in the 2024 Women’s Little 500, securing their ninth victory overall and first since 2018. After overcoming an early crash, Theta riders rode away from the competition in the second half of the race. Teter battled back from two crashes for a gritty second-place finish. Delta Gamma finished third.

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Bailey Cappella reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn four during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A worker paints the start/finish line on the track before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter riders Cecilia Ball, left, and Jess DiBella laugh as they wait in their pit for the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega coach Dave Harstad writes on a clipboard in the team’s pit area before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans wait in the stands on the front stretch for the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A security guard securely guards a staircase before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Bloomington Vice Provost for Student Life Lamar Hylton pumps up the crowd as he rides around the track before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega riders walk to the starting line for rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Zeta fans cheer on their riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Jess DiBella warms up in the team’s pit before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Fasta Bika riders Lauren Frank, left, Bell Pastore and Mia Behringer hype up teammate Makiah Pickett, second from right, before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten waits to greet riders during introductions before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Ellie Marsella watches as a group performs “Back Home Again in Indiana” before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Delta rider Alyssa Ferry waits on the starting grid for the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the front stretch as the green flag waves at the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Novus rider Dorothy Curran-Munoz looks back to blend into the pack after an exchange during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

SKI rider Tori Woolbright crashes in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A Novus mechanic watches the race from the pits during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta fans cheer on their riders during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle races down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Cecilia Ball races in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle, left, exchanges with teammate Greta Heyl during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Claire Tips races into turn four during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders celebrate in their pit after winning the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans swarm Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle in the team’s pit area after the team’s victory in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders celebrate their victory on stage after the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. Pictured from left are: Bailey Cappella, Audrey La Valle, Claire Tips and Greta Heyl. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta celebrates their victory in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. Pictured from left are student coach Kathleen Lemme, riders Bailey Cappella, Audrey La Valle, Claire Tips and Greta Heyl. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders. prepare to take their victory lap after winning the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)