Elle Patterson
Elle Patterson is a former San Jose State University volleyball player who gained attention for her claims regarding the unfairness of scholarship opportunities in women's sports due to the inclusion of transgender athletes. She has been vocal about her experience of losing a scholarship to a transgender athlete and has joined a lawsuit against SJSU and the Mountain West Conference for not honoring her scholarship offers. Patterson was honored by Indiana Governor Mike Braun during the signing of an executive order that bans transgender athletes from competing in women's college sports, highlighting her advocacy for protecting women's athletics.
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That lawsuit included testimony from former San Jose State volleyball players Alyssa Sugai and Elle Patterson alleging they were passed over for scholarships in favor of Fleming.
SJSU volleyball eliminated from postseason contention year after trans scandal
United States· 2025-11-23
Former volleyball player Elle Patterson joined a lawsuit alleging unfair competition due to a trans athlete's presence on their team.
Jasmine Crockett on trans athlete debate: 'Like, what are we doing?'United States· 2025-03-26
She claims she lost out on a scholarship to a trans athlete.
Indiana governor bans trans athletes in women's sports, honors SJSU athleteUnited States· 2025-03-05
