St. Joseph's University officials confirmed the school is investigating allegations that the women's softball team forced younger players to participate in unsanctioned hazing.
"SJU is taking these allegations very seriously and is well into a comprehensive investigation of the matter," a university spokesman said in a statement to NBC10.
"While that investigation is not yet complete, remedial actions have already been taken to assure the safety and welfare of any affected students," the statement continued. "Due to federal student privacy regulations, there can and will be no additional comment by the University at this time."
The team is scheduled to play George Mason University in Virginia this weekend, according to the school's website.
The hazing controversy comes on the heels of another scandal involving the St. Joe's athletic department. The Hawk, SJU's school newspaper, reported a men's basketball player tweeted offensive remarks about the LGBTQ community on his personal Twitter account in late March.
