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Karina Babenok

“Protect Female Athletes”: Women’s Volleyball Team Abandons Match Due To Transgender Opponent

Utah State University has forfeited a match against San Jose State amidst controversies revolving around transgender player Blaire Fleming.

A lawsuit has been filed against Fleming, a senior participating in her third season on San Jose State’s roster, for knowingly violating a law that prohibits transgender players from competing in women’s sports. 

“Utah State University will not participate in its scheduled October 23, 2024, volleyball match at San Jose State University,” said the university in a statement posted on Wednesday. “The University will abide by Mountain West Conference policy regarding how this match is recorded.”

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