Abbie Wright

Biography

Abbie Wright joined the Oregon State staff in January 2023 behind head coaching stints at the Division I and II levels and just completed her second season in Corvallis. Additionally, she leads the program recruiting efforts as the recruiting coordinator. In June 2024, she was elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach by Head Coach Lindsey Behonick. Wright has helped guide the Oregon State program to memorable moments in her two years on the staff. In the 2024 season, she assisted in guiding a pair - Annika Hester and Lauren Rumel - to first team All-WCC honors as well as the first Beaver - Elly Schraeder - to sign with a professional team in the Behonick era. Two freshmen - Emma Lilo and Yasemin Narlioglu - completed their first seasons inside the top 10 for freshmen in assists and digs, respectively. During the 2023 season, Oregon State rattled off six wins in a seven-match stretch which featured two over ranked opponents and dominant ones on the road. The Beavers used a pair of five-set stunners over No. 19 Arizona State for their first league win of the year before knocking off sixth-ranked Washington State on the Palouse to cap an undefeated weekend in Washington. Some of the highlights of the seasons included: First home sweep of the Arizona schools since 2017 (2023) First road sweep of the Washington schools since 2017 (2023) First top 25 road win since 2017 (2023) First time beating two ranked opponents in a season since 2011 (2023) First win over a ranked Wash