2020-21 NEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK (3.15.21)

As a Freshman (2021)

Appeared in nine games and ranked sixth on the team with 12 receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown
Contributed on special teams with seven punt returns for 19 yards and three kick-off returns for 39 yards
Established season highs with eight receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown in upset win at Ohio (9/11/21)
Made a pair of catches for 28 yards, including a season-long 15-yard reception versus Va.-Lynchburg (9/25/21)

As a Freshman (2020-21)

Played in all five games in his debut collegiate season, starting final two contests of the year at wide receiver
Tallied 17 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns
Returned three punts for 27 yards as well as one kickoff for five yards
Added three rush attempts for 14 yards
Recorded six catches for 76 yards and a pair of touchdowns in NEC Championship game vs. Sacred Heart (4.11.21)
Caught a season-long 35-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Joe Mischler to tie NEC title game late in the fourth quarter
Posted six receptions for 49 yards to go with two rushes for 10 yards in victory at Wagner (3.14.21), earning NEC Rookie of the Week honors for his performance
Hauled in a pair of catches for 39 yards in triumph over LIU (3.21.21)
Finished with three receptions for 30 yards in collegiate debut vs. Sacred Heart (3.7.21)

Before Duquesne

Personal

Full name: Joseph Edward Isabella
Son of Susan and Tony Isabella
Has two brothers (Andy, Nick) and four sisters (Anna, Lauren, Mary, Emily)
Brother Andy is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals and played college football at UMass
Born Dec. 1, 2001 in Highland Heights, Ohio

Joey Isabella