Boise State Women’s Volleyball Team Forfeits Match Over Transgender Player

San Jose State will now play in the championship match against Colorado State or San Diego State.

The San Jose State Spartans and Air Force Falcons stand for the National Anthem before an NCAA college volleyball match in San Jose, Calif., on Oct. 31, 2024 Eakin Howard/AP Photo

The Boise State women’s volleyball team has forfeited a conference tournament match against San Jose State University, which has a man who identifies as a woman on its team.

“The decision to not continue to play in the 2024 Mountain West Volleyball Championship tournament was not an easy one,” Boise State said in a statement to news outlets. “Our team overcame forfeitures to earn a spot in the tournament field and fought for the win over Utah State in the first round on Wednesday. They should not have to forgo this opportunity while waiting for a more thoughtful and better system that serves all athletes.”