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The season of the San Jose State women’s volleyball team, which includes a transgender player, ended with a loss to Colorado State, the tournament favorite. This season was about more than just sports for the team.
Written by Juliet Macur
San Jose State University ended their roller-coaster season by losing the conference championship volleyball game on Saturday. The season was marked by a debate over whether a transgender woman should be allowed to compete on a women’s team, highlighting an issue that goes beyond just sports.
Near the Las Vegas Strip, the Spartans lost to Colorado State University in the Mountain West Conference tournament, preventing them from moving on to the N.C.A.A. tournament in the following month. This would have increased the attention on the Spartans even more.
In the game against Colorado State, who was favored to win the tournament, the Spartans lost three sets to one. The Spartans made it to the final without playing any games in the tournament because they had a bye in the first round. They were supposed to play against Boise State in the semifinals, but Boise State refused to play for the third time in the season due to a protest against the Spartans’ transgender player.
The player in question had been a part of the team for three seasons without any issues until this current season. She did not make any public statements after the game and has remained silent throughout the season. The New York Times is not revealing her identity as she has not confirmed it publicly. The university has also not confirmed if there is a transgender player on the volleyball team, citing privacy laws related to education.
San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball team gained attention this season as four other teams, including Boise State, forfeited matches against them due to one of their players. This controversial situation brought a spotlight on the team and sparked debates among supporters and critics of the transgender player. As a result, there was increased interest in women’s college volleyball and attendance at the Spartans’ games.
The championship game on Saturday proceeded without any disruptions. Spectators showed their support for each player during introductions, and there were no protests during the game. Despite the ongoing controversy, the Spartans played their final game together and the seniors played their last college game as if the controversy was not a factor.
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