WOMENS VOLLEYBALL

Former SJSU coach targeted after opposing transgender athlete on women's volleyball team

A former San Jose State University volleyball coach, Melissa Batie-Smoose, had her house vandalized after criticizi…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Feb 22, 2025

Volleyball player stars in new documentary highlighting the dangers of trans athletes in girls’ sports

The documentary centers around Payton McNabb, who suffered head trauma at the hands of a transgender opponent durin…

By Campus Reform
Dec 22, 2024

San Jose State women’s volleyball team with controversial male player Blaire Fleming loses championship

The Spartans’ head coach said: ‘This has been one of the most difficult seasons I've ever experienced.’

By Elad Vaida
Dec 2, 2024

Biden-appointee judge rules that 6-ft-tall male volleyball player can continue competing against women

Multiple female athletes have expressed concerns over Fleming, including his own fellow team members.

By Elad Vaida
Nov 26, 2024

San Jose State could win volleyball tournament by default as teams forfeit over transgender player's inclusion: Lawsuit

7 out of 12 of SJSU’s in-conference regular season wins were by forfeit this year.

By Benjamin Brown '26
Nov 26, 2024

San Jose State suspends women’s volleyball coach after she files Title IX complaint about 6-ft-tall male player on team

By Elad Vaida
Nov 5, 2024

Riley Gaines Center launches 'Project BOYcott' to support women athletes who stand up for biological reality

The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute launched Project BOYcott as an effort to stand up for female at…

By Adam Sabes
Oct 17, 2024