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sports1 year ago

San Jose State Volleyball Faces Controversy Amid Trans Athlete Debate

San Jose State University criticized Boise State for forfeiting a volleyball semifinal amid controversy over trans player Blaire Fleming. Boise State withdrew, citing the need for a fairer system for all athletes, after previously refusing to play against San Jose State. Fleming has been involved in lawsuits and accusations, leading to several forfeited games. Despite the controversy, Fleming received a postseason award, and a judge denied attempts to ban her from the tournament. The NCAA faces a lawsuit over alleged sex-based discrimination.

sports1 year ago

San Jose State Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Transgender Volleyball Player Controversy

A lawsuit involving current and former San Jose State women's volleyball players alleges Title IX and First Amendment violations by the Mountain West Conference over the inclusion of transgender athlete Blaire Fleming. The suit, supported by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, seeks to prevent Fleming and San Jose State from participating in the conference tournament and challenges the policy that led to game forfeitures by opposing teams. The controversy has sparked debates on transgender participation in sports and the rights of female athletes.

sports1 year ago

SDSU Triumphs Over San Jose State Amid Protests and Milestones

San Jose State's women's volleyball team is embroiled in controversy over the participation of trans athlete Blaire Fleming, who recently achieved her 250th kill of the season. Despite her impressive performance, including a third-best kills-per-serve percentage in the Mountain West conference, the team has faced forfeitures from opponents unwilling to compete against them. Teammate Brooke Slusser has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging safety concerns and lack of transparency about Fleming's biological sex. The situation has caused tension within the team and raised questions about future competitions.