Transgender player Blaire Fleming is breaking women’s volleyball records at San Jose State, achieving her 250th kill shot, a record unparalleled in women’s volleyball. Five opposing teams, including Nevada and Utah, have boycotted games against San Jose State, resulting in seven forfeited matches this season.
Assistant coach Melissa Batie-Smoose filed a Title IX complaint and criticized the school’s trans-inclusion policy, claiming it created a toxic culture. The coach was soon suspended by the school amid the controversy.