
Boise State Women’s Volleyball Team Forfeits Semifinal Match Against Team with Biological Male
On Friday, the Boise State women’s volleyball team announced they would forfeit the opportunity to play in the Mountain West Conference semifinals against San Jose State.
Although the team did not specify the reason, it is likely due to biological male Blaire Fleming taking the court for San Jose State.
Two players from Boise State have joined a lawsuit against the Mountain West, alleging that allowing Fleming to play at San Jose State violates Title IX and the players’ First and 14th Amendment rights.
The Idaho Statesman reports, “Two Boise State volleyball players have joined a lawsuit against the Mountain West, Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, and four San Jose State officials. The lawsuit pertains to a transgender athlete on San Jose State’s volleyball team and alleges violations of Title IX and the players’ First and 14th Amendment rights.”
This marks the third time Boise State has forfeited against SJS this season.
BREAKING: Boise State women’s volleyball has forfeited their semi-final match vs San Jose State in the Mountain West tournament because SJSU is playing with a male, Blaire Fleming.
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— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) November 28, 2024