The win comes after Boise State refused to take the court against CSU’s opponent, San Jose State, over claims that team was unfairly fielding a transgender athlete.

A conference title was on the line, but off-court controversy was the narrative going into the November 30 match against San Jose State.

The CSU volleyball team will play in the NCAA Tournament after the Rams beat San Jose State to win the Mountain West title.

Boise State advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament by beating Utah State on Wednesday night.

Boise State’s women’s volleyball team has withdrawn from its Mountain West Conference Championship tournament match against San Jose State University (SJSU) amid an ongoing, unfounded gender controversy surrounding an SJSU player.

Colorado State defeated San Jose State in the Mountain West volleyball tournament final Saturday at UNLV’s Cox Pavilion, ending a season of controversy for the Spartans.

The Spartans lose to Colorado State in what likely brings to an end San Jose’s season filled with controversy.

Boise State said its athletes “should not have to forgo this opportunity while waiting for a more thoughtful and better system that serves all athletes.”

San Jose State University’s volleyball team is the latest flash point in a dispute about transgender players in women’s sports.