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UMass Dartmouth running back Marvins Antoine stabbed to death at 18

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Ehalt, M. (2026, September 19). UMass Dartmouth running back Marvins Antoine stabbed to death at 18. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/sports/umass-dartmouth-running-back-marvins-antoine-stabbed-to-death-at-18/

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Marvins Antoine, an 18-year-old freshman running back for UMass Dartmouth, was fatally stabbed in Providence early Saturday morning. A teammate also sustained injuries but is not in life-threatening condition. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near Wendy’s on Charles Street following a reported fight that broke out after a nightclub closed due to overcrowding. Police have detained a suspect as part of an ongoing investigation, while UMass Dartmouth officials expressed deep sorrow over Antoine's death and extended condolences to his family and friends.

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Marvins Antoine, an 18-year-old freshman running back for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth football team, was fatally stabbed around 12:30 a.m. ET in a Wendy’s parking lot on Charles Street in Providence, Rhode Island. A fellow teammate, Kensley Macean, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized with stab wounds to his head, neck, and left arm.

The incident occurred after the players had spent time at Mezzo Lounge, a nightclub that became overcrowded before closing off patrons. The altercation moved across the street to the Wendy’s parking lot where the stabbing took place. A 19-year-old student, Chukuwnonoso Uzoma Eze, was arrested on campus and charged with murder by Providence Police.

The school mourned Antoine's death, stating that he was pronounced dead upon arrival at Rhode Island Hospital. The university expressed condolences to his family and friends, acknowledging the difficult time they are experiencing.

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UMass Dartmouth freshman running back Marvins Antoine was stabbed to death at the age of 18 just after midnight Saturday, the school confirmed to The Post. asserted

school → stab → Post

Antoine was pronounced dead upon arrival at Rhode Island hospital, per WPRI. asserted

Antoine → pronounce → WPRI

A 19-year-old teammate was reportedly also hospitalized after suffering “non-life threatening injuries” in his head and neck area, according to WJAR. uncertain

teammate → hospitalize → WJAR

An investigation is ongoing, according to Providence Police Major David Lapatin, and a suspect is being held in custody by the UMass Dartmouth police department, per WJAR. uncertain

suspect → accord → WJAR

“The entire UMass Dartmouth community mourns the loss of Marvins Antoine,” Ryan C. Merrill, the school’s assistant vice chancellor of strategic communications & media relations said in a statement. asserted

Merrill → mourn → statement

“We extend our thoughts and prayers to Marvins’ family and friends during this difficult time.” asserted

We → extend → time

The pair of football players spent time at Mezzo Lounge in Providence alongside teammates earlier in the night, according to WJAR. Lapatin said a nightclub seemingly had become overcrowded before being closed off to patrons and a fight happened in a parking lot, according to WPRI. uncertain

fight → spend → WPRI

The stabbings occurred around 12:30 a.m. ET in a Wendy’s parking lot on Charles Street in Providence, WJAR reported, citing police. Dartmouth, Mass. and Providence are roughly 30 minutes apart. “We believe the kids that were injured were college kids, probably 18, 19 years-old. asserted

that → occur → police

And that’s about it for now,” Lapatin said, per WPRI. asserted

Lapatin → ’ → WPRI

Antoine, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound tailback from Boston who attended Durfee High School in Fall River, Mass., did not appear in any of the Corsairs’ three games this season. asserted

who → attend → games

UMass Dartmouth last played Friday night, falling 23-21 to Framingham State at home. asserted

Dartmouth → play → home

A friend described him to the Fall River reporter as “a great friend, and he just started college two weeks ago. asserted

he → describe → college

He had a bright future ahead of him. asserted

He → have → him

He was always outgoing and funny and when you hung out with him, he never failed to make you laugh smile and have a good time. asserted

you → hang → time

The Corsairs are a Division III program and are 1-2 on the young season, and they return to the gridiron Saturday at home against Bridgton Academy. asserted

they → return → Academy

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