The undefeated Georgetown women’s soccer team has stormed out of the gate this season, thanks in no small part to its stifling defense. But it is the Hoya offense, fronted by leading goal scorer Camille Trujillo, that is responsible for the team’s wide margins of victory.
Camille Trujillo (Photo courtesy of Sports Info)
“Camille’s a handful,” head coach Dave Nolan said. “She’s got great pace, she’s strong, she’s brave. She’s a smart player.”
Opponents have certainly had their hands full with the junior forward. Trujillo has found the back of the net six times in six games this season.
During Monday afternoon’s 2-1 overtime win over Fairfield, Trujillo was shut out by the Stags’ defense. But she was hardly a nonfactor, getting off six shots, including three on goal. Meanwhile, Fairfield had only four shots as a team.
After the game, Trujillo didn’t care that the Stags somehow denied her again and again.
“[I was] a little unlucky, but I just keep doing what I’m doing and eventually it’ll fall,” she said. “If not, I’ll create opportunities for my other teammates, and we’ll hopefully get some in.”
In Trujillo’s eyes, she is just one small cog in a dominant Hoya machine. But her coach knows she’s really its engine.
“Camille’s a great player,” Nolan said. “She’s just such a shy, unassuming kid [and] I don’t think she realizes how good she is.”
