The highly anticipated women's volleyball game between San Jose State University and the University of Nevada, scheduled for Saturday in Reno, has been moved to San Jose as the schools prepare for SJSU's suspension over a transgender player. .
“The decision to relocate the game was made with the health of both programs, student-athletes, coaches, athletic staff and spectators as our top priority. This decision was made with the approval of the Mountain West. “Conference,'' the Nevada Wolf Pack announced. Website.
Nevada captain Thea Lehli told Blaze News in an exclusive interview that observers “will have to wait and see” whether the team protests on the court or simply doesn't show up.
Nevada players announced last week their intention to forfeit the game against SJSU, whose roster includes a 6-foot-1-inch man, Blair Fleming, real name Brayden.
San Jose State's controversial transgender athlete Blair Fleming.Photo by Andrew Webers/Getty Images
However, University of Nevada officials rejected the players' vote and said the game would be held as scheduled in accordance with NCAA rules and state laws regarding gender inclusion.
out kick report The Mountain West Conference said it had previously indicated SJSU would need to go to Reno to accept a potential forfeiture from Nevada.
However, sources told Blaze News that Nevada's players intend to accept the forfeit, so the game could ultimately be moved to California so that SJSU could receive the forfeit win without traveling. He confirmed that the two schools had made a joint decision to move.
It remains to be seen if the University of Nevada plans to set foot on SJSU's campus, but after saying the players' decision to withdraw was “made independently without consultation with the university or the athletic department,” It is unclear whether the Athletics will field a team.
Nevada captain Thea Lehli told Blaze News in an exclusive interview that observers “will have to wait and see” whether the team protests on the court or simply doesn't show up.
Several politicians, including Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), have expressed support for the Nevada player.
Gabbard posted a message of encouragement to X. “The courage of the University of Nevada, Reno women's volleyball team to refuse to play against biological males and stand up for objective truth inspires other teams to do the same.” Gabbard he posted. I wrote.
She added, “Harris-Biden destroyed Title IX and over 50 years of progress for women and girls. We stand with these brave young women for objective truth, common sense, and fairness. We must stop them and ensure our voices are heard on this issue.” election. ”
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