Boise State University’s women’s volleyball team has forfeited its match against San Jose State University, initially scheduled for Saturday (Sept. 28), as safety concerns for female student-athletes arise in the women’s collegiate volleyball space.
San Jose State University features a transgender player, Blaire Fleming, and is undefeated this season. Its record is now 10-0.
OutKick received the exclusive statement:
“Boise State volleyball will not play its scheduled match at San José State on Saturday, Sept. 28. Per Mountain West Conference policy, the Conference will record the match as a forfeit and a loss for Boise State. The Broncos will next compete on Oct. 3 against Air Force.”
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The NCAA also released a statement, obtained first by OutKick, on the forfeiture:
“College sports are the premier stage for women’s sports in America and the NCAA members will continue to promote Title IX, make unprecedented investments in women’s sports and ensure fair competition for all student-athletes in all NCAA championships.” […]
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