Boise State Forfeits Volleyball Match Amid Transgender Athlete Controversy
The decision follows a lawsuit by San Jose State players and mounting safety concerns over a transgender teammate.
- Boise State University forfeited its women's volleyball match against San Jose State due to controversy surrounding a transgender player on the SJSU team.
- This is the second team this month to forfeit a match against SJSU, following Southern Utah's decision earlier in September.
- Brooke Slusser, a senior on the SJSU team, has joined a lawsuit against the NCAA, claiming that the inclusion of transgender athletes compromises safety and fairness in women's sports.
- Idaho Gov. Brad Little praised Boise State's decision, aligning it with his executive order to ensure fairness in women’s sports.
- The NCAA has defended its policies, stating they ensure fair competition and uphold Title IX while promoting women's sports.