The Mountain West Conference women’s volleyball tournament is scheduled to begin Wednesday under a lot of controversy. And San Jose State doesn’t make matters any better.
A federal judge ruled Monday that transgender volleyball star Blair Fleming will be allowed to compete in the tournament. As he withdrew his request to block the said player from the competition. including revoking the forfeiture of rights and adjust the ranking The emergency appeal was denied on Tuesday.
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Blair Fleming, No. 3 for the San Jose State Spartans Waiting to serve in the first set against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Court at East Gym on Oct. 1, September 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo of Andrew Wavers/Getty)
OutKick reports that it has requested interviews with Spartans players Fleming, Brooke Slusser and Chandler Manusky, and head coach Todd Kress and director of athletics Jeff Konya at any point during the conference tournament. however, Outkick is refuse
“We do not expect to facilitate interviews with players or coaches during the Mountain West Tournament,” a school spokesperson told the outlet.
San Jose State is No. 1, No. 2 in the Conference tournament and has a bye to the semifinals. The Spartans finished the season 14-6 overall and 12-6 against Mountain West opponents. Six of their wins were forfeited when the team decided not to play San Jose State.
San Jose State University Spartans head coach Todd Kress talks to the media after a loss in the NCAA Mountain West women’s volleyball game against the Colorado State University Rams in Fort Neck. Collins, Colorado on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
LIA THOMAS responds to gender conflict in San Jose State women’s volleyball.
Two of those teams could end up playing San Jose State in this tournament. Utah State faces Boise State in the quarterfinals. The winner will face San Jose State. But it might end up losing the competition. Neither team has played San Jose State this season. It is likely that Fleming will be included in the team.
“The team looks forward to the start of Mountain West Conference tournament play on Friday,” San Jose State said in a statement Tuesday following the appeals court decision dismissing its appeal against the school. “The university maintains an steadfast commitment to the inclusion, safety and privacy of all students at San Jose State and ensuring they can compete in an open, fair and respectful environment.”
No schools commented on the possibility of San Jose State losing the game, according to The Associated Press.
See the Mountain West Conference logo. (David Becker/Getty Images)
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The conference champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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