College football player killed, teammate injured in stabbing outside nightclub

SportsUMass Dartmouth college football player Marvins Antoine, 18, was killed after he was stabbed outside of a nightclub in Providence, Rhode Island, early Saturday morning, police said. Another player, 19-year-old Kensley Macean, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.Dennis VictoryUMass Dartmouth football player Marvins Antoine died Saturday after he was stabbed while waiting outside a nightclub in Providence, Rhode Island, the university announced. He was 18.Chukuwnonso Uzoma-eze, 19, was arrested and charged with murder in connection to Antoine’s death, police announced. He is believed to also be a student at UMass Dartmouth.Antoine’s teammate, 19-year-old Kensley Macean, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the same incident.“Our hearts and prayers are very much with Marvins’ family, friends, classmates, and teammates as we mourn his loss together,” UMass Dartmouth chancellor Mark Fuller said in a statement. “We also send our prayers and best wishes for Kensley’s recovery, and hope that he will be able to resume his education here soon.”The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Mezzo Lounge in Providence. A confrontation began while people were waiting in line outside the club, according to Providence Police Maj. David Lapatin.The altercation continued in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot, which is where Antoine and Macean were stabbed, authorities said. Antoine suffered stab wounds to his chest and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.Macean suffered injuries to his head and neck and was also transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing, police said. Antoine, a native of Boston, was a 5-foot-10, 180-pound running back at UMass Dartmouth. Macean, a native of Dighton, Massachusetts, is a 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back.Zach Mentz is Trending Sports Reporter for cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer and its parent company, Advance Local. His past interviews include NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson, Heisman Trophy winner Ricky...