SJSU ‘disappointed’ in Boise State’s decision to forfeit playoff game against trans player

San Jose State University is off to the Mountain West finals, but it looks like they wish they had earned their spot on the field.

The Spartans are headed to the championship game after Boise State announced Thursday it would forfeit its semifinal game amid controversy surrounding trans player Blaire Fleming.

The Broncos made the announcement shortly after defeating Utah State in the first round of the playoffs. Boise State lost both of its regular season games against SJSU, while Utah State had lost its only one.

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Blaire Fleming, #3 of the San Jose State Spartans attacks the net during the first set against the Air Force Falcons on Falcon Court at East Gym on October 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

In response to the Broncos’ forfeit, SJSU said it was “disappointed” by the move.

“At this time of Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful to those who continue to engage in civil and respectful discourse,” San Jose State’s statement said. “We celebrate and support all of our students, including our student-athletes, as they compete for our community this holiday weekend.

“While we are disappointed with Boise State’s decision, our women’s volleyball team is preparing for Saturday’s match and looking forward to competing for a championship.”

SJSU now awaits the winner of top-seeded Colorado State and No. 5 San Diego State; neither team lost against them in the regular season.

Blaire Fleming, #3 of the San Jose State Spartans, waits to serve during the first set against the Air Force Falcons on Falcon Court at the East Gym on October 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

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boise state, Wyoming, Utah State and Nevada was among the conference teams to cancel games against the Spartans amid Fleming’s presence on the team. They were aware that the forfeit would result in a loss to their records, which ultimately helped SJSU secure their high seed.

Earlier this week, Colorado federal judge Kato Crews, appointed by President Biden in January, rejected a motion to injunction in a lawsuit filed by college volleyball players against the conference in an effort to have Fleming not play in the tournament and have their forfeits overturned. .

Blaire Fleming, #3 of the San Jose State Spartans reacts during the second set against the Air Force Falcons on Falcon Court at the East Gym on October 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

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A dozen women jointly filed the suit against Mountain West and its commissioner, alleging violations of Title IX and their First Amendment rights. Among the women are SJSU co-volleyball captain Brooke Slusser and two former Spartans as well as athletes from other Mountain West schools.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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