Utah State Volleyball Team Forfeits Match

The Utah State women's volleyball team has become the fourth program to cancel a match against San Jose State University (SJSU), reportedly due to the presence of a transgender athlete on the opponent's team. The Aggies announced their decision to forfeit the scheduled match on October 23, which follows similar actions by Southern Utah, Boise State, and Wyoming. While no explicit reasons were provided for the forfeits, political figures from the affected states have commented on the need to protect women's sports. San Jose State's player, Blaire Fleming, has been at the center of the controversy and is cited in a lawsuit concerning the fairness of female sports. The NCAA has been called upon to better address these issues to ensure the safety and fairness for female athletes. The Mountain West Conference has stated that the match results will be recorded as forfeits against Utah State and the other teams involved.