The Americans lost to Brazil in the gold medal match in both 2008 and 2012. Finally, it earned its long-awaited payback.
Hovasse played for the Nittany Lions from 1985 to 1989 and still ranks No. 12 on the program's all-time scoring list with 1,459 career points.
The U.S. landed in the gold medal match following an overwhelming sweep over Serbia (25-19 25-15, 25-23).
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Naeher now adds an Olympic bronze medal to her ever-growing trophy shelf. She previously helped the U.S. win the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside fellow Nittany Lion Ali Krieger.