The University of Nevada announced that when the women's volleyball players voted to forfeit the game against San Jose State University (which has a male player on the women's team), the game would continue without consulting the school or the athletic department. did. It is scheduled. ”
Blaze News is chronicling the ongoing controversy surrounding SJSU and its male athlete, Blair Fleming (real name Brayden).
“No player will be subject to team disciplinary action for his decision not to participate in a game.”
Fleming, who is 6-foot-1, was added to the women's volleyball team, forcing four teams to forfeit their games against SJSU: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming.
The University of Nevada appeared to be next to throw in the towel after the Wolfpack women's team issued a statement refusing to participate in a game that threatened its safety.
“Our University of Nevada, Reno women's volleyball team lost its matchup against San Jose State University and stands united with the Southern Utah, Boise State, University of Wyoming, and Utah State volleyball teams,” the statement read. It's dark. According to OutKick Dan Zaksheske.
The statement continued: “We demand that our rights to on-court safety and fair competition be protected. We refuse to participate in any games that promote injustice against female athletes.” added.
Outspoken SJSU player Brooke Slusser praised the University of Nevada's forfeiture decision.
“I applaud the girls on the Nevada Wolfpack volleyball team. It takes courage as a young woman to rebel against what your school has forced you to do and decide to stand up for what you believe in! A huge step in the right direction for women's sports!'' Slusser wrote. ×.
However, after the Nevada women's team was served with a disqualification notice, school officials responded with their own statement denying the validity of the team's decision.
“On October 13, 2024, a majority of the members of the University of Nevada, Reno women’s volleyball team sent a statement to the university, requesting that the university withdraw from its game against San Jose State University scheduled for October 26, 2024. '', the statement said.
The school said, “The players' decisions and statements were made independently, without consultation with the university or athletic department. Furthermore, the players' decisions do not represent the university's position.'' continuation.
School representatives then cited state law, federal law, and NCAA regulations as the basis for their decision, stating that “the university and its athletic programs are governed by the Nevada Constitution and Nevada law and are aware of their rights under the law.'' We are fiercely protective of equality, and that equality is.” No right shall be denied or abridged by this state or any jurisdiction thereof because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry or national origin. . We comply with federal law as well as NCAA and Mountain West Conference rules and regulations, which include providing competition in an inclusive and supportive environment. ”
School officials said, “The university intends to proceed with the game as scheduled, and players may choose not to participate on game day. They will not be subject to any disciplinary action by the team for their decision not to participate. There are no players who can do that,” he added. Please join the match. ”
In recent weeks, it has been suspected that the Nevada women's volleyball team was considering eliminating the team following the death of a player's mother. Carissa Cheney gave an interview to daily signal In it, she said “all the players are scared” to play against Fleming because of the increased risk of injury.
SJSU avoided mentioning any competitive advantage over men's athletes, simply listing the forfeiture as a “no contest” in its report. schedule.
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