WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - A 19-year-old Worcester man has pleaded not guilty in connection with the fatal stabbing of a college student who was the nephew of University of Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith.

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Andre Thompson was arraigned Monday in Worcester Central District Court on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, and armed assault with intent to murder. He was ordered held without bail until Tuesday, when a hearing is scheduled.

Police say Thompson was one of several men involved in a fight Sept. 21 that resulted in the death of William L. Smith, a 19-year-old Becker College freshman from Scotland, Md. Police are trying to identify others involved.

Thompson's attorney, Vincent Ricciardi, did not immediately return a call.