The College in Nev. cites a lack of players in a lost game against a school with a transgender player

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The University of Reno has released a statement regarding its women’s volleyball team’s game against San Jose State.

Due to insufficient players to compete, the University of Nevada women’s volleyball team will not play its scheduled Mountain West Conference game at San Jose State on Saturday, October 26. Per Mountain West Conference policy, the game is recorded as a conference loss for Nevada.

This came after several players refused to play because there was a transgender player on the opposing team.

San Jose State University volleyball player Brooke Slusser on Monday applauded players on the University of Nevada, Reno women’s volleyball team who voted to forfeit their upcoming game against her team.

Utah State University, University of Wyoming, Boise State University and Southern Utah University have each lost games to SJSU in recent weeks. Slusser is one of 18 other athletes who have filed suit against the NCAA over its gender identity policies.

In the lawsuit, Slusser claims she became concerned for her own safety and that of others after realizing one of her teammates was transgender.

On Tuesday, the University of Nevada told the National News Desk that the players’ views do not reflect those of the school, adding that its decision to forfeit the game was made “independently.”

“The university intends to continue the game as scheduled and players may choose not to participate in the game on the day of the competition,” it said. “No player will be subject to team disciplinary action for their decision not to take part in the game.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance was asked during a campaign stop in Reno this week for his opinion and what policies he would support to prevent transgender women from playing women’s sports.

“Well, here’s the problem: You need to make it clear that Title 9 protects the interests of our young girls rather than encouraging the destruction of girls’ sports,” Vance said. “That’s all you have to do.” Title 9…maybe you need to change the law, or maybe it’s just a matter of enforcement, but we must be clear that Title 9 protects the right of our young girls to fight young ones Girls competing, it’s as simple as that. This is a public safety issue, especially in contact sports. I am a father of a 2 year old daughter. I don’t want my little girl growing up to play sports and then be beaten by a man, that’s disgusting and disgraceful. This cannot happen in the United States of America.

Editor’s note: The National News Desk contributed to this story.