Alpha Chi Omega wins team’s first-ever Women’s Little 500 title

May 23, 2026

Here is a selection of my favorite shots from a fantastic edition of the Women’s Little 500 last month. In the race, Alpha Chi Omega out-sprinted Teter and Kappa Alpha Theta to capture the team’s first-ever victory in the 38th Women’s Little 500. I also encourage everyone to check out this fantastic gallery of photos captured by the students in my Little 500 Photography class at Indiana University.

Alpha Chi Omega rider Libby Lewis reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega fans chant before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders huddle before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Little 500 branding is pictured at the start/finish line before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A Kappa Alpha Theta bicycle is pictured in the pits during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega riders including Ellie Marsella, center, warm up before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter coach John Becker pins a bib number onto the back of rider Leila Faraday before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders sit in the infield before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega riders Libby Lewis, left, and MC Swanson hug in the pits before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta coach Liz Lieberman huddles with her riders before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta fans cheer for their riders during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Claire Tips stands for the National Anthem before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana offensive lineman Carter Smith fires up the crowd as he gives the command for riders to get on their bikes before the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn one on the first lap of the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Melanzana’s lap counter, wearing an eggplant hat, cheers on the team’s rider during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Leila Faraday smilies in her pit during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race past a beer garden outside turn one during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

CSF Cycling coach Dan Lin uses a dry erase board to signal to his rider during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta coach Liz Lieberman yells to her rider during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Dark clouds loom overhead as the race is red flagged due to lightning in the area during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

RideOn rider Madeleine Coggan puts on her sunglasses before the restart of the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A IU Student Foundation volunteer carries the Borg-Warner Trophy back to the stage following a rain delay in the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

RideOn rider Claire Swigart heads a group of riders down the back stretch during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Ellie Marsella makes an exchange during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

RideOn rider Cori Oconnor leads the pack down the front stretch during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Ellie Marsella yells to her teammate from the pits during the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Libby Lewis reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega coach Dave Harstad reacts after his team won the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega mechanic Jackie Mooney celebrates with the team in the pits following their win in the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega riders celebrate the team’s win in the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega riders react as coach Dave Harstad kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy after the team’s win in the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega run to their riders on the track following a win in the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega fans lift up rider Ellie Marsella in celebration after the team won the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Libby Lewis hugs a young fan after the team won the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Ellie Marsella celebrates during a victory lap after the team’s win in the 38th Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)