UAB Soccer Gamers
Launched From Hospital
… Days After Stabbing
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Two College of Alabama at Birmingham soccer gamers had been launched from the hospital … simply days after they had been allegedly stabbed by their teammate, who’s now dealing with an tried homicide cost.
Blazers interim head coach Alex Mortensen, who took over when Trent Dilfer was fired in October, shared the excellent news whereas talking with the media Monday afternoon.
“I’ve had the chance to sit down with our injured gamers and their households, and they’re okay with me telling you that they’ve left the hospital and are recovering,” the coach stated.
“They admire everybody’s ideas and prayers.”
The injured gamers have been recognized in court docket paperwork as defensive linemen Josh Underwood (freshman) and JaSire Peterson (redshirt sophomore).
Daniel Mincey, a 6’3″, 315 lb. offensive lineman (redshirt freshman), was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, along with the tried homicide cost, for the alleged on-campus incident.
Along with offering the replace on his injured gamers, Mortensen additionally thanked first responders, trainers, and medical personnel for his or her response to the incident.
Particulars surrounding the stabbing are nonetheless unclear, together with any potential motive.
Regardless of the violent incident involving three UAB gamers, the Blazers nonetheless opted to play Saturday’s recreation towards USF, simply hours after the stabbing … a recreation they misplaced 48-18.
