The volleyball team tries to lose the game because of a “trans player” from SJSU

A university has refused to accept its own volleyball team’s decision to forfeit a match against San Jose State University (SJSU) over an alleged “trans player” on the team.

Members of the University of Nevada women’s team voted Monday (Oct. 14) to forfeit their game against San Jose State University, which was scheduled to take place later this month.

In recent weeks, the University of Wyoming, Boise State University in Idaho and Southern Utah have forfeited games due to the inclusion of a player on the San Jose team. The player in question, who has not publicly commented on the controversy, and whom PinkNews has chosen not to name, has been accused of trans by politicians and right-wing activists.

In a statement to Outkick, the Nevada team said: “We lose to San Jose State University. We demand that our right to safety and fair competition on the court be upheld. We refuse to participate in any game that promote injustice against female athletes”.

However, aside from the team’s decision, the university assures that the match between the two teams will go ahead. “The players’ decision and statement was made independently, and without consultation, with the university or the athletic department. The players’ decision does not represent the university’s position,” a statement read.

“The University and its athletic programs are governed by the Nevada Constitution and Nevada law, which strictly protect equal rights under the law, and this state or any of its subdivisions shall not deny or abridge such equal rights to because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry or national origin.

“The university is also governed by federal law, as well as NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and Mountain West Conference rules and regulations, which include providing competition in an inclusive and supportive environment.

“The university intends to move forward with the game as scheduled, and players may choose not to participate in the game on the day of the competition. No player will be subject to any disciplinary action by the team for their decision not to participate.”

Speaking to the press about the controversy, San Jose coach Todd Kress said the “outside noise” had made it “very hard” to concentrate on playing.

He went on to say, “There have been outside forces that have tried to divide our team, our university, our conference and our sport. I know it has been weighing on the players in our locker room who have put in years of hard work,” mynbc15.com reported.

The team has received hate mail, he added. “Something is disgusting. I’m more concerned about our student-athletes and what they receive and how it affects their mental health. We have an incredible group of young women who are trying to put the controversy behind them.

“I have faith that we will finally be able to put aside the outside noise and be able to play and find love again.”

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