The Boise State women’s volleyball team forfeited its semifinal match in the conference finals against San Jose State, whose roster features a transgender player, bringing to a premature close the Broncos’ championship quest amid a battle over fairness versus inclusion in women’s sports.

Multiple teams elected not to play against San Jose State this season amid claims the team had a transgender player. Mountain West schools Utah State, Nevada, Boise State and Wyoming refused to play the Spartans, resulting in forfeits. Nonconference opponent Southern Utah also elected to forfeit.

The Boise State women’s volleyball team has forfeited its semifinal match in the conference finals against San Jose State, whose roster features a transgender player, bringing to a premature close the Broncos’ championship quest amid a battle over fairness versus inclusion in women’s sports.

A federal judge announced that transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming can compete in the Mountain West Conference tournament.

Two weeks ago, volleyball players from across the Mountain West Conference filed a lawsuit to stop San Jose State University’s transgender student-athlete, Blaire Fleming, from competing in the playoff tournament.

The ruling ensures that any forfeit by the opposing team would mean an automatic win for the San Jose State volleyball team.

San Jose State has not confirmed whether the women's volleyball team includes a transgender player, citing educational privacy laws.

San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future

Boise State said its athletes “should not have to forgo this opportunity while waiting for a more thoughtful and better system that serves all athletes.”