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Joseph Segreti

Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter

Joseph "Joey" Segreti is a sports writer for the Northern Star covering NIU track and field. He is a freshman at NIU majoring in journalism and minoring in sport journalism. Before joining the Star in Fall 2022, he ran cross country and track and field for Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois, from 2018-22. He aspires to be a broadcaster for Cleveland area sports (Guardians, Browns, Cavaliers).

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Huskie junior catcher and outfielder Colin Summerhill dives to third base as Rockets’s sophomore catcher Brayden White (18) catches the ball thrown to him by freshman third baseman Troy Sudbrook (10), completing a double play to get both Summerhill and Demetral. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Rockets rout Huskies on senior day

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
May 7, 2023
Scout Regular, a junior hurdler, took first in the 100-meter hurdles Saturday. Scout also took first in the 4x100-meter relay. (Nyla Owens| Northern Star)

Track and field wins seven events in Huskie Classic

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
May 7, 2023

Diamond Riley, Aquilla St. Louis claim top finishes

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
May 1, 2023
Junior infielder Andre Demetral (1) puts the tag down on a Central Michigan University player as he attempts to steal second base while junior infielder Aaron Harper (22) looks on. The Huskies were defeated by the Chippewas 17-7 on April 8. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Zips slug their way to win over Huskies

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 28, 2023
Junior infielder Andre Demetral (1) leads off first base during NIU baseballs home opener against Ohio on March 24. The Huskies lost the game by a final score of 11-2. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Baseball drops eighth straight contest in loss at Illinois State

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 26, 2023

Top 10 finishes highlight strong showing at Michael Johnson Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 23, 2023
Quarterback Ethan Hampton looks for an open receiver to pass to during a play in the second quarter of the Huskies matchup against the Rockets on Sept. 30, 2022 at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Defensive emphasis headlines spring football showcase

By Joseph Segreti and Zack Rodriguez
April 22, 2023
Delta Chi tugging against Phi Kappa Theta on Wednesday. With Delta Chi defeating Phi Kappa Theta, Delta Chi moves onto the fifth place match.(Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Delta Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon win in Day 1 of losers bracket

By Joseph Segreti and Zachary Bertram
April 19, 2023

Regular leads Huskies to 16th place finish at Bryan Clay Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 15, 2023
NIU junior right fielder Eric Erato (5) watches the ball fly up, singling to shortstop after hitting it in the bottom of the sixth inning on April 8. The Huskies lost to CMU for the second of their three game series Saturday 17-7. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies stun Broncos with comeback walk-off victory

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 14, 2023
Then-sophomore Jasmine Ly takes a swing during the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional on May 9-11, 2022. Ly finished 12-over-par at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Corey Rush/EKU)

Ly shines, Huskies struggle at BYU Intercollegiate

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 11, 2023

Blue headlines Huskies’ performance at Fighting Illini Challenge

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 8, 2023

Central Michigan hands Huskies sixth straight loss

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 8, 2023
NIU womens golf junior Emily Romancew swings her driver at the Atlantic Invitational in February at the Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla. Romancew finished tied for 11th place Tuesday at the Pinetree Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Kennesaw State at the Pinetree Country Club. (Photo courtesy of Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Ly, Romancew lead Huskies to fourth at Pinetree Collegiate

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 4, 2023
NIU softball huddles up before the first game of a doubleheader against Central Michigan University on Sunday. The Huskies were swept by the Chippewas by scores of 5-3 and 13-2. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Softball swept by Central Michigan in doubleheader

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
April 2, 2023
Junior outfielder and catcher Colin Summerhill (8) walks out of the on-deck circle during opening day Friday as junior infielder Eric Erato (5) runs to the dugout. The Huskies lost the game 11-2. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Baseball falls to Northwestern in high-scoring contest

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
NIU redshirt sophomore defensive tackle James Ester and sophomore linebacker Daveren Rayner bring down Vanderbilt University freshman quarterback A.J. Swann for a sack in the third quarter of a game on Sept. 17 at Huskie Stadium. The Vanderbilt Commodores completed a comeback to beat NIU 38-28. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Football kicks off spring practices

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 27, 2023

Huskies’ comeback fails in loss to Buffalo

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 27, 2023
Then-sophomore Jasmine Ly takes a swing during the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional on May 9-11, 2022. Ly finished 12-over-par at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Corey Rush/EKU)

Ly earns MAC Golfer of the Week after Clover Cup

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 23, 2023
Kim Goranson sitting in the crowd to support her son, senior guard Kaleb Thornton, during NIU Mens Basketballs Mid-American Conference tournament showdown against the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Thursday in Cleveland. Goranson drove from Bolingbrook, IL to see her son on the MACs biggest stage. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Huskie parents support their stars on the big stage

By Alex Crowe and Joseph Segreti
March 9, 2023
Kent State grad student forward Lindsey Thall (44) reaches toward NIU senior forward AJah Davis (25) for an incoming pass during the MAC Womens Basketball Tournament on March 8 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)

[Photo] 3-point barrage from Kent State eliminates Huskies from MAC tournament

March 8, 2023

Huskies swept in day two of USF Tournament

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 4, 2023
Huskies senior forward AJah Davis (25) runs down the court during NIUs matchup with Eastern Michigan on Wednesday at the NIU Convocation Center. Davis and the Huskies clinched a seeding in the MAC Basketball Championship bracket for next week after the Huskies beat Eastern 73-63. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

A’Jah Davis breaks double-double record in win over EMU

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 2, 2023
NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of the Huskies Nov. 16 football game against the Miami University RedHawks. NIU Football has announced multiple additions to its lineup for the upcoming season. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU football releases full 2023 schedule

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 2, 2023

Huskies drenched at Beach Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskies first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the teams fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Softball takes two of final three games at Liberty tournament

By Eddie Miller and Joseph Segreti
February 26, 2023
Then-redshirt senior wide receiver Cole Tucker runs on the field during the second half of NIUs 115th homecoming game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Tucker played his final game at NIU on Nov. 26, becoming the eighth player in NIU history to reach 2,000 receiving yards on his career. (Northern Star File Photo)

Cole Tucker added to CFL draft

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 26, 2023

Campbell helps Huskies finish eighth at indoor championship

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 26, 2023

Track and field hopes to dash to MAC victory

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 23, 2023

Huskies tie for fourth at Atlantic Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 21, 2023

Huskies drop final game of weekend series

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 19, 2023

Huskies dominate at Badger Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 18, 2023

Scout and Campbell shine at Big Meet

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 11, 2023
Then-junior Ahra Ko launches a ball during practice on Aug. 28. Ko finished tied for 16th at the Johnie Imes Invitational.

Naro, Ly lead Huskies in Falcon Florida Classic

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023

Scout Regular highlights NIU track’s visit to South Bend

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023
Huskies redshirt Anthony Crump (left) helping senior guard Darweshi Hunter gain possession of the ball after UISs scoring during Monday nights game. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU ends road slate with third-straight loss

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
December 20, 2022
NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter attempts a layup at the beginning of the second half in NIUs non-conference matchup with Purdue University Northwest on Monday. Nutters layup attempt was successful, giving NIU its first score of the second half on its way to a 99-73 victory. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Wearied Huskies thrashed by Vandals in Idaho visit

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
December 6, 2022
Sports reporter Joey Segreti shares his thoughts on the final outlook of the College Football Playoff

COLUMN: The College Football Playoff is set

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
December 2, 2022
Then-redshirt senior wide receiver Cole Tucker runs on the field during the second half of NIUs 115th homecoming game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Tucker played his final game at NIU on Nov. 26, becoming the eighth player in NIU history to reach 2,000 receiving yards on his career. (Northern Star File Photo)

Cole Tucker leaves a lasting legacy at NIU

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
November 29, 2022
The DeKalb County Holiday Lights Recycling Drive is a way for citizens to recycle holiday lights.

DeKalb County residents able to recycle old holiday lights year-round

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
November 18, 2022
NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of Wednesdays football game between the NIU Huskies and the Miami University RedHawks. Soraghan finished the play by rolling into the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown, increasing the Huskies lead to 10-0. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Lost in the snow: Huskies fall short of Mallory Cup in cold-weather battle

By Joseph Segreti and Skyler Kisellus
November 17, 2022
Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch races for 15-yard touchdown during the 115th Homecoming Game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Lynch ran into the end zone for the deciding score in NIU’s conference matchup with Western Michigan University on Wednesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Injury-riddled Huskies escape Kalamazoo with second MAC victory

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
November 10, 2022
NIU senior guard Kaleb Thornton defends against a University of Illinois Springfield player during Mondays game between the Huskies and Prairie Stars at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Second-half slip leaves NIU winless after season debut

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
November 9, 2022
Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch passes the ball just before the team’s first touchdown during the Huskie’s homecoming game Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Offense underwhelms in first midweek showdown

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
November 3, 2022
Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams drives against the Eastern Illinois defense during their game on Dec. 2. Williams scored a career-high 24 points.

Men’s basketball prepping for year two of Rashon Burno

By Ethan Gonzales and Joseph Segreti
October 31, 2022
Then-sophomore Jasmine Ly takes a swing during the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional on May 9-11, 2022. Ly finished 12-over-par at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Corey Rush/EKU)

Women’s golf closes fall slate at Charlotte Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
October 27, 2022
The Huskie defensive line arranging at the 15 yard line, just before the Toledo Rockets run for the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies edged by Bobcats sans Lombardi

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
October 23, 2022
Fourth-year wide receiver Jayshon Jackson catches the football in a game against Northern Illinois Oct. 1 at Sheumann Stadium. Jackson had 10 receptions during the game. (Amber Pietz | Ball State Daily News)

Huskies dominate Eastern Michigan, running backs shine in 39-10 victory

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
October 16, 2022
Sophomore quarterback Justin Lynch races for 15-yard touchdown during the 115th Homecoming Game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Lynch ran into the end zone for the deciding score in NIU’s conference matchup with Western Michigan University on Wednesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Huskies dominated by Rockets in Homecoming battle

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
October 9, 2022

A look into student-run restaurant Ellington’s second week

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
October 7, 2022
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi evades a rusher during a NIU football game against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 2 2021. NIU hosts Bowling Green State University. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

The best of NIU football: Homecoming edition

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
Then-sophomore Jasmine Ly takes a swing during the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional on May 9-11, 2022. Ly finished 12-over-par at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Corey Rush/EKU)

Women’s golf captures medal finish at Johnie Imes Invite

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 30, 2022
Kentucky freshman wide receiver Barion Brown races past NIU redshirt freshman safety Muhammed Jammeh on a 70-yard catch-and-run touchdown, his second of the game, at the beginning of the third quarter. Brown became the sixth player in the Kentucky Wildcats history to have two touchdown receptions in a game. (Isabel McSwain | Kentucky Kernel)

Lombardi-less Huskies fall just short of Kentucky upset

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 25, 2022
Here are the news highlights from this week.

Northern Star Weekend Recap: Sept. 18 – Sept. 22

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
NIU redshirt sophomore defensive tackle James Ester and sophomore linebacker Daveren Rayner bring down Vanderbilt University freshman quarterback A.J. Swann for a sack in the third quarter of a game on Sept. 17 at Huskie Stadium. The Vanderbilt Commodores completed a comeback to beat NIU 38-28. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Defense is key against No. 8 Kentucky

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
Redshirt freshman quarterback Ethan Hampton (left) fakes a pass after a handoff to sophomore running back Harrison Waylee during the second quarter of Thursdays game against the Vanderbilt University Commodores. The play resulted in no gain. Waylee had the most rushing attempts in the game, carrying the ball 17 times for 60 yards.

Vanderbilt Commodores beat Huskies on NIU Family Day

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 17, 2022
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi evades Tulsa graduate linebacker Grant Sawyer duing a pass attempt in the first half of September 1st 2022 matchup. Lombardi led the Huskie scoring with three touchdowns through the air.

Huskies’ second-half rally falls short in Tulsa

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 10, 2022
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is accepting non-perishable food items for their food drive.

Northern Rehab hosts food drive for local food pantries

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 9, 2022
Sophomore cornerback Eric Rogers intercepts a pass from EIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Jonah O’Brien in the second quarter of NIU’s season-opening game against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers on Sept. 1. (Ivan Meza | Northern Star).

NIU cornerback earns MAC West Defensive Player of the Week

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 7, 2022
Brinkley has authored 40 books, including three works with noted historian Stephen Ambrose (Courtesy of NIU).

Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley to speak at NIU

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
Then-sophomore running back Antario Brown rushes down the left side of the field on a 35-yard touchdown run on Sept. 1, 2022 (Ivan Meza | Northern Star)

Huskies pounce Panthers in season opener

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center under the mid-afternoon sky, located at 921 W Lincoln Hwy, in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Glidden Homestead is accepting volunteers

By Joseph Segreti, Senior Sports Reporter
August 26, 2022
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