A federal judge ruled Monday that the Mountain West’s conference volleyball championship can proceed as planned this week, denying a motion to ban San Jose State’s transgender player. Judge Kato Crews also denied a motion that would have forced the Mountain West to adjust its current team standings by removing losses assigned to the teams that forfeited against SJSU,

The plaintiffs sued the Mountain West and its commissioner over the participation of a player who they say is transgender.

A federal judge denied emergency injunctive relief despite complaints from competitors who object to the Spartans player's participation on the grounds that she is transgender.