UMass Dartmouth Football Player Dies in Providence Stabbing; Teammate Injured
A UMass Dartmouth college football player, 18-year-old Marvins Antoine, was killed in a stabbing incident outside a nightclub in Providence, Rhode Island. Another teammate, 19-year-old Kensley Macean, sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the same event.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 22, 2026 — A tragic incident has resulted in the death of an 18-year-old UMass Dartmouth college football player, Marvins Antoine, following a stabbing outside a nightclub in Providence, Rhode Island. The event also left another player, 19-year-old Kensley Macean, with injuries that were reported as non-life-threatening.
The stabbing occurred outside a nightclub in Providence, Rhode Island. Marvins Antoine, an 18-year-old student and member of the UMass Dartmouth football team, succumbed to his injuries. Kensley Macean, also a teammate, sustained injuries during the same incident. Authorities have stated Macean’s injuries are not life-threatening.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the stabbing, including the date and time of the incident, the name of the nightclub, and any information about potential suspects or arrests, were not immediately available. The specific cause of the altercation leading to the stabbing has also not been disclosed.
UMass Dartmouth has been notified of the incident. The university community and the football program are expected to address the loss of Marvins Antoine and the injury to Kensley Macean. The full scope of the impact on the team and any official statements from the university are pending further information.
The Providence Police Department is reportedly investigating the incident. Information regarding the investigation’s progress, including any leads or official statements from law enforcement, has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Zach Mentz on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
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