Seven players on the San Jose State University women’s volleyball team are transferring from the school after their fall season was marked with protests and lawsuits over the inclusion of trans-identified player Blaire Fleming.
Mayeli T’ia, Mari Lawton, Ava Martin, Laurel Barsocchini, Kiyana Lapula, Jade Epps, and Teya Nguyen have all entered the transfer portal, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Both Brook Slusser, the team captain who has spoken out against the inclusion of her trans-identified male teammate, as well as Fleming, are not eligible to transfer.
In a statement to Fox News, San Jose State University said, “Student athletes have the ability to make decisions about their college athletic careers, and we have the utmost respect for that.”
While the team has not announced any incoming transfers for next season, a source in the program said that there have been four commitments so far and that the seven players are leaving for “various reasons.” The portal closes on January 6. The sources added, “if this momentum continues forward, the team put itself in a position where it could compete next year.” Six players that are still eligible to transfer are remaining with the Spartans, while seven players on the team are graduating.
This comes as Slusser has spoken out in support of a lawsuit brought forth by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the NCAA. “Hey NCAA, just in case you haven’t realized yet this fight will just keep getting harder for you until you make a change,” Slusser wrote. […]
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