ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell fraternity was placed on probation after an investigation determined that some of the members placed cruel sexual bets on unsuspecting women last spring.

The investigation wrapped up in January and found that some Zeta Beta Tau brothers enacted a "contest" where new members got points for having sex with women.

"The contest was referred to as a “pig roast.” In the event of a tie, additional points were awarded to the new member who had had sex with a woman who had weighed the most. The new members were told not to inform the women of the contest," the university said in a statement.

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As a result of the incident, Zeta Beta Tau will be on probationary recognition for two years, meaning that among many repercussions, they are subject to reviews, ongoing education on sexual violence, participation in at least two events during Cornell’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week, and must hire a live-in advisor.

“The behavior that Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) fraternity was recently found responsible for is abhorrent to me and antithetical to our values as a community. Behavior that degrades and dehumanizes women contributes to a climate and culture of tolerance for sexual violence," Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life, said in a statement. “While sanctions have been levied against this fraternity by the Fraternity and Sorority Review Board, the campus community will be watching to see whether the members of ZBT – as individuals and as a group – live up to their public pledge to demonstrate ‘through our actions that this inexcusable behavior will not be tolerated. It is incumbent that all members of the Greek system and the campus as a whole challenge any form of sexual misconduct and the behaviors that foster it.”

In a lengthy statement online, the fraternity released a statement saying that leadership at the frat found out about the cruel game in December and were "shocked and appalled" by the details.

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"The allegations described are contrary to the values that Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity espouses and works in direct conflict with the beliefs and mission of the Kappa Chapter," the statement says. "Our chapter has worked closely with the Zeta Beta Tau International Headquarters to draft and execute an action plan that addresses this alleged behavior."

The statement can be read in its entirety below: