On Tuesday, the University of Wyoming women’s volleyball team announced that it would forfeit its upcoming match against San Jose State University’s women’s team, which includes a trans-identified male athlete, Blaire Fleming. This marks the third college to forfeit due to the presence of Fleming on San Jose State’s roster.

San Jose State holds an impressive 10-0 record, with its next game scheduled for October 3 against Colorado State. The forfeited match between the University of Wyoming and San Jose State was originally set for October 5.

The University of Wyoming issued a statement saying, “After a lengthy discussion, the University of Wyoming will not play its scheduled conference match against San José State University in the UniWyo Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 5. Per Mountain West Conference policy, the Conference will record the match as a forfeit and a loss for Wyoming. The Cowgirls will host Fresno State on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the UniWyo Sports Complex.”

Earlier, Boise State forfeited its September 28 match against San Jose State, and Southern Utah pulled out of a scheduled match on September 14.

In a statement to OutKick, San Jose State expressed its disappointment, saying, “It is disappointing that our SJSU student-athletes, who are in full compliance with NCAA and Mountain West rules and regulations, are being denied opportunities to compete. We are committed to supporting our student-athletes through these challenges and in their ability to compete in an inclusive, fair, safe and respectful environment.”

Late in September, the University of Wyoming had initially stated it would play the match. Chad Baldwin, a UW spokesman, told Cowboy State Daily at the time, “The Athletic Department administration/coaching staff recently discussed the matter with the entire women’s volleyball team … including any potential safety concerns.” He added that no student-athletes had expressed concerns about safety at that time.