DURHAM � Three University of New Hampshire students, all members of the football team, were arrested Friday, each charged with a felony count of riot for allegedly forcing their way into a fraternity and assaulting people.

Quinlan Dean, 21, of Greenbelt, Maryland; Kyle Hamper, 20, of Portland, Oregon; and Jackson Housman, 20, of Weare, all face a Class B felony carrying a possible sentence of 3� to 7 years in prison if convicted.

The three were released on personal recognizance bail and are scheduled to be arraigned at Strafford County Superior Court on Feb. 14.

Durham Deputy Police Chief Rene Kelley said the arrests came following an investigation into an incident that took place Jan. 26 at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He said he was not yet ready to reveal which of the three men arrested was responsible for starting the incident.

Kelley said an officer on patrol noticed "a large disturbance" between midnight and 1 a.m.

�She called for additional units and they went to SAE," Kelley said. "What we have learned is that there was a party at the fraternity and one man had been asked to leave. He apparently returned with a large group of people. They forced their way into the house and engaged in a fight with some of the brothers from the fraternity. There were some assaults.�

The incident remains under investigation. Kelley said he anticipates there will be more arrests.

Kelley said one person was transported to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover for treatment of minor injuries.

Dean has been a standout member of the UNH team's defense. The junior linebacker tied for the team lead with 79 tackles during the 2018 season. He was named to the all-Colonial Athletic Association second team for the second straight season.

Hamper, a freshman, played 10 games at linebacker in 2018.

Housman, a sophomore running back, played in one game in 2018 after playing in four games as a freshman.

UNH spokesperson Erika Mantz said the university has yet to take any disciplinary action against the students.

"The university has been made aware of the arrests. We are viewing the charges in accordance with our student rights, rules and responsibilities and will take all appropriate steps via the conduct process to ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community," Mantz said in a statement.