Wyoming Athletic Director, Tom Burman, recently announced that the Wyoming volleyball team will forfeit their match against San Jose State University. This decision comes after a lawsuit challenging NCAA Title IX protections regarding transgender athletes in women’s sports was filed, with San Jose State volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser involved. The lawsuit alleges that a teammate, Blaire Fleming, is transgender. Despite the lack of official statements from Wyoming Athletics, the team’s forfeiture of the match suggests that they have considered the impact on their student-athletes. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon expressed his support for the decision, emphasizing the importance of integrity and fairness in female athletics. The match against San Jose State will be recorded as a forfeit and loss for Wyoming per Mountain West Conference policy. The Cowgirls will instead play against Fresno State. Wyoming News Now Sports attempted to reach out for further comment but was only provided with the press release. It is evident that this decision has sparked a conversation about fairness and inclusivity in collegiate sports, particularly regarding transgender athletes. By taking a stand and forfeiting the match, Wyoming Athletics has made a statement about the importance of considering and respecting all individuals involved in sports competitions.
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