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PSU Olympians

As the Olympics continue here’s something to look out for Max Holt and Matt Anderson two former Nittany Lions playing for the United States. Team USA Men’s Volleyball team will take on the Russian Olympic Committee tonight.

The American men swept France in three straight sets Saturday to advance, Matt Anderson is a pin hitter and Max Holt is a middle blocker in the match against France the two combined for 21 kills

Almost winning an entire set for team USA by Penn State players here’s a few facts about the guys

Anderson is a three time Olympian

He won a Bronze medal in Rio De Janeiro back in 2016

He ranked second among all scorers in those Olympic games

He also played in the 2012 games in London where team USA tied for 5th. Anderson also won a National Championship with Penn State back in 2008

Holt is a two time Olympian

He was also a part of the 2016 Bronze medal team

That year he ranked 2nd among all blocker in the games with 20 total blocks

He was an alternate for the London games

And Holt played with Anderson on that 2008 National Championship Team for Penn State

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