Melissa Batie-Smoose, the associate head coach of the San Jose State Spartans women’s volleyball team, has been suspended indefinitely after filing a Title IX complaint against the school. The complaint alleges that the team’s transgender player, Blaire Fleming, conspired with an opponent to throw a match and injure a teammate. Batie-Smoose has spoken out about the impact of transgender inclusion on women’s sports, stating that safety and fair play for women are being compromised.
San Jose State has not provided further information on the suspension, but Batie-Smoose claims she was told not to speak to the media. Despite this, she remains resolute in her stance that only biological women should compete in women’s sports. The controversy has led to several opponents forfeiting matches against San Jose State, impacting their season.
Fleming, a redshirt senior on the team, plays as an outside and right-side hitter. The Mountain West Conference women’s volleyball tournament is approaching, with San Jose State currently holding an 11-5 conference record and a 13-5 overall record. The team’s success in the upcoming tournament may be affected by the ongoing controversy. Fans can follow the latest sports coverage on Fox News Digital and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for updates.
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