San Jose State hosts Nevada volleyball match on October 22, 2024
- The women's volleyball match between San Jose State University and the University of Nevada is rescheduled from Reno to San Jose.
- The move follows the Nevada team’s decision to forfeit the match in response to the inclusion of a transgender player.
- This incident underscores the ongoing debates regarding transgender athletes in women's sports and the impact on collegiate competition.
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, a women's volleyball match between San Jose State University (SJSU) and the University of Nevada Reno was originally set to take place in Reno, Nevada. However, the match was relocated to the SJSU campus in California due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Nevada team’s decision to forfeit. The team made this decision in solidarity with others in their conference over the inclusion of a transgender athlete, Blaire Fleming, in the match. The Nevada women's volleyball team released a statement, expressing their refusal to participate in a match they believe advances injustice against female athletes. Despite the women’s team's position, the University of Nevada's administration affirmed their commitment to proceeding with the match. This move aimed to ensure the well-being of all involved parties, including athletes, coaches, and spectators, and received the approval of the Mountain West Conference. By transitioning the match to SJSU's campus, the potential complications of travel for the Nevada players could be alleviated, should they choose not to participate. As of the announcement, it appears that the Nevada team still intends to forfeit the match, further complicating the situation. This incident has highlighted ongoing debates about the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports and raised questions about equity and fairness within collegiate athletics as tensions between teams continue to escalate.