University of Wyoming Volleyball Team Forfeits Match

The University of Wyoming has joined Boise State University and Southern Utah University in forfeiting women's volleyball matches against San José State University (SJSU) in protest of the NCAA's policies allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports. The latest forfeit came after Wyoming officials expressed concerns about SJSU's roster, which includes a male athlete, Blaire Fleming. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon publicly supported the decision, emphasizing integrity and fairness in female athletics. SJSU, which maintains that it complies with NCAA rules, expressed disappointment over the forfeits, which deny its student-athletes competitive opportunities. The NCAA's policy changes in 2022 require transgender athletes to meet specific testosterone levels to compete in women's divisions, but the organization faces a lawsuit challenging these rules. As a result of these forfeits, SJSU's women's volleyball team holds a 10-0 record, although critics question the legitimacy of these victories due to the inclusion of a male player.