The junior center back also picked up an assist in the second game of the weekend against Indiana University on Aug. 21, which the Broncos won 2-0.
Jaramillo gave praise to her teammates and the team’s style of play for leading to her award.
“A defensive award isn’t just me, it’s my whole team that won it I think, from the style we play,” Jaramillo said. “Our team does a great job of pressing and putting other teams into uncomfortable positions.”
Jaramillo’s start to the season comes with settling into a new role as a starter and as a captain.