Multiple teams elected not to play against San Jose State this season amid claims the team had a transgender player. Mountain West schools Utah State, Nevada, Boise State and Wyoming refused to play the Spartans, resulting in forfeits. Nonconference opponent Southern Utah also elected to forfeit.

Four Mountain West teams — Boise State, University of Wyoming, University of Nevada and Utah State — have forfeited against SJSU this season (totaling up to six matches). When some of those teams announced their forfeit, they acknowledged the conference policy and that they would be awarded a loss for the game, according to Crews.

Two weeks ago, volleyball players from across the Mountain West Conference filed a lawsuit to stop San Jose State University’s transgender student-athlete, Blaire Fleming, from competing in the playoff tournament.

Batie-Smoose was suspended indefinitely after she filed a Title IX complaint against San Jose State University, alleging that Blaire Fleming, the team’s transgender player, conspired with an opponent to help the team lose a match and injure teammate Brooke Slusser.

Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

Suspended San José State University women’s volleyball associate head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose said Friday she has no regrets about speaking out.

A transgender athlete on the San Jose State University women's volleyball team can continue to compete, a US judge has ruled, denying a request made by other players to keep her off the court. Monday's ruling by US District Judge S Kato Crews will allow the athlete,

Former UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas spoke about the controversy surrounding San Jose State women's volleyball and transgender player Blaire Fleming.