San Jose State Volleyball Forfeits Another Match Due to Transgender Player

Seventh Forfeit Since Trump's Election

The San Jose State University women's volleyball team has forfeited its seventh match of the season due to the presence of a transgender player on the opposing team. This is the first forfeit since President Trump's election.

The Spartans were scheduled to play the University of New Mexico on Friday, but the Lobos refused to take the court because San Jose State has a transgender player on its roster. The Lobos cited their religious beliefs as the reason for their decision.

NCAA Investigating

The NCAA is currently investigating the incident. The NCAA has a policy that prohibits discrimination against transgender athletes. However, the NCAA has not yet taken any action against the Lobos.

San Jose State Stands by Player

San Jose State has said that it will continue to support its transgender player. The university has also said that it will not tolerate discrimination against any of its students.

Similar Incidents

This is not the first time that a volleyball team has forfeited a match due to the presence of a transgender player. In 2016, a California high school volleyball team forfeited a match against a team with a transgender player. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) investigated the incident and found that the forfeiting team had violated CIF policy.

National Conversation

The issue of transgender athletes is a national conversation. There are many different opinions on the issue, and there is no easy answer. However, it is important to remember that transgender people are just like everyone else. They deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.