Behind the setting of Kamehameha graduate Micah Christenson, the U.S. men’s national volleyball team defeated Argentina 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 25-21 in a Nations Volleyball League pool play match Friday in Cannes, France.

Christenson had two kills and two blocks — assists numbers were unavailable — and had the U.S. hitting .454. Erik Shoji (Punahou) played the entire match at libero and Micah Ma‘a (Punahou) served once in Set 3.

Two former Hawaii All-Americans — Taylor Averill and Tui Tuileta (Punahou) — are activated for this week’s matches, but did not play Friday. Neither did backup setter Kawika Shoji (‘Iolani).

The U.S. (3-4) faces Germany (2-5) today and France (6-1) on Sunday.