San Jose State's women's volleyball team has been rocked by a mass exodus of players at the end of a season marred by the controversy surrounding trans player Blaire Fleming. Multiple opponents refused to play against SJSU in the 2024 season amid concerns over Fleming, who is a biological male, which allowed the Spartans to progress to the postseason with a 12-6 conference record after picking up seven victories by forfeit.
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The redshirt senior's inclusion on the team was the subject of fierce debate throughout the campaign, with a number of women's college volleyball players - including some of their teammates - even filing a lawsuit seeking to block them from participating.
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That lawsuit was ultimately rejected by a federal judge, allowing Fleming to play in every game on SJSU's run to the championship game last month. And in light of the controversy over their trans teammate, the San Francisco Chronicle (via Fox News) is reporting that seven Spartans players have now entered the transfer portal.
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The team is preparing itself for a mass exodus despite Fleming being out of eligibility after completing a fourth collegiate season in 2024. SJSU's women's volleyball team has suffered a mass exodus after the Blaire Fleming saga. The inclusion of Fleming, who is a biological male, on SJSU's team sparked major controversy.
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In a statement given to Fox News, SJSU has addressed the wave of players who have opted to transfer ahead of the 2025 season, insisting they fully respect their decision. 'Student athletes have the ability to make decisions about their college athletic careers, and we have the utmost respect for that,' the statement read.
