The University of Wyoming’s women’s volleyball team has become the third NCAA squad in the last month to forfeit a game against the San Jose State University’s (SJSU) women’s team due to the presence of a male player on their roster.
Per Mountain West policy, the Wyoming Cowgirls will be assessed a loss for the forfeiture.
Wyoming released a statement announcing their decision.
“After a lengthy discussion, the University of Wyoming will not play its scheduled conference match against San José State University in the UniWyo Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 5,” the statement read. “Per Mountain West Conference policy, the Conference will record the match as a forfeit and a loss for Wyoming. The Cowgirls will host Fresno State on Thursday, Oct.
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