San Jose State's women's volleyball team was defeated by Colorado State in the Mountain West championship. The match concluded a season fraught with controversies, including several team forfeits amid a legal and political debate on transgender athlete participation, specifically surrounding Spartans player Blaire Fleming. Despite winning the semifinal by forfeit, SJSU ended its season at 14-6, while Colorado State secured a spot in the NCAA tournament. The coach acknowledged the challenges faced throughout the season, highlighting threats received and the impact of external pressures on the team.