SJSU 'disappointed' in Boise State's decision to forfeit playoff game against trans player

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San Jose State University is off to the Mountain West final, but it seems like they wish they had earned their place on the court.

The Spartans are off to the championship game after Boise State announced on Thursday that they would be forfeiting their semifinal match amid the controversy surrounding trans player Blaire Fleming.

The Broncos made the announcement shortly after defeating Utah State in the first round of the playoffs. Boise State forfeited both of their regular season matches against SJSU, while Utah State had forfeited its only one.

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Blaire Fleming, #3 of the San Jose State Spartans, attacks the net during the first set against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Court at East Gym on Oct. 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

In response to the Broncos' forfeit, SJSU said they were "disappointed" by the move.

"In this time of Thanksgiving, we are especially thankful for those who continue to engage in civil and respectful discourse," San Jose State’s statement said. "We celebrate and support all of our students, including our student-athletes as they compete for our community on this holiday weekend. 

"While we are disappointed in Boise State’s decision, our women’s volleyball team is preparing for Saturday’s match and looks forward to competing for a championship."

SJSU now awaits the winner of top-seeded Colorado State and No. 5 San Diego State; neither team forfeited against them in the regular season.

Blaire Fleming, #3 of the San Jose State Spartans, waits to serve during the first set against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Court at