San Jose State Volleyball Loses Mountain West Final After Controversial Season

The team faced boycotts, lawsuits, and national scrutiny over the inclusion of a transgender player, ending their season with a loss to Colorado State.

San Jose State lost 3-1 to Colorado State in the Mountain West Volleyball Championship, missing an NCAA tournament bid.
The season was marked by controversy surrounding transgender player Blaire Fleming, with five teams forfeiting matches in protest.
A federal judge ruled Fleming could compete in the tournament, despite ongoing lawsuits from teammates and rival players citing fairness concerns.
Head coach Todd Kress condemned the hateful messages directed at the team and defended their adherence to NCAA rules on player eligibility.
Colorado State's victory avoided potential NCAA challenges related to state laws barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.