Boise State praised for forfeiting title shot as SJSU trans player stood in way: 'Real champion'
The Boise State women's volleyball team forfeited its Mountain West tournament semifinal match against San Jose State and trans player Blaire Fleming.
SJSU coach of trans volleyball player blames teams that forfeited for ‘appalling, hateful messages’
San Jose State volleyball head coach Todd Kress addressed the national controversy surrounding a transgender player on his team and seven forfeited conference matches, including a tournament
Colorado State Beats Team With Trans Player To Win MWC Volleyball Championship
After months of controversy surrounding a transgender player on its team, San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball squad lost to Colorado
San Diego State will play in volleyball tournament after SJSU trans athlete prompts Boise State to forfeit
San Diego State's women's volleyball team released a statement suggesting it would not forfeit a potential conference title game vs. San Jose State.
Boise State forfeits match vs. San Jose State, withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament
Boise State forfeited games against SJSU this season instead of competing against an alleged transgender player on the Spartans' roster.
San Jose State ‘disappointed’ by Boise State’s refusal to play against transgender athlete
San Jose State University said it was “disappointed” after Boise State dropped out of the end-of-season women’s volleyball championship rather than play the Spartans, whose team features a biological male.
Boise State women's volleyball forfeits MWC tournament game vs. San Jose State
The issue resurfaced after San Jose State’s fast start to the 2024 season. The Spartans were initially scheduled to face Southern Utah as part of the Santa Clara Tournament on Sept. 14, but the match was abruptly canceled. Boise State elected not to play its scheduled Mountain West Conference match against San Jose State on Sept. 28.
Boise State withdraws from MWC volleyball tourney rather than play SJSU
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
San Jose State's Volleyball Season That Ignited Debate Over Women in Sports Ends in MW Title Match
San Jose State's season was marked by forfeits, limited protests and the topic of gender identity becoming a political issue in an election year. The Spartans were 14-6. The controversy didn't end during the Mountain West tournament.
Boise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament match against San Jose State amid transgender claims
Boise State’s women’s volleyball team has withdrawn from its Mountain West Conference Championship tournament match against San Jose State University (SJSU) amid an ongoing, gender controversy surrounding an SJSU player.
Colorado State women’s volleyball coach stands by decision to play SJSU in championship game amid controversy
Colorado State women's volleyball team will play in Saturday's Mountain West Conference championship game against SJSU amid the controversy surrounding trans player Blaire Fleming.
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Season Ends for SJSU Women's Volleyball and Trans Athlete Following Playoff Match Forfeit
Despite Boise State’s forfeiture, there were no other protests or displays during Saturday’s match. In comparison with the ...
Boise State wins, mum on facing SJSU in MWC volleyball tourney
Boise State advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament by defeating Utah State on ...
San Jose State volleyball team’s season ends with loss in Mountain West title game
The Spartans lose to Colorado State in what likely brings to an end San Jose’s season filled with controversy.