Saint Lucian forward Donavan Gusto Phillip has emerged as a standout star in collegiate soccer, securing prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) accolades on Wednesday. The North Carolina State University (NC State) junior was named to the All-Conference Team and crowned Offensive Player of the Year, capping off an exceptional season. Phillip, hailing from Marchand, Saint Lucia, is poised to transition to professional soccer in 2026, having signed with Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids. He also aspires to represent the Saint Lucia national team on the international stage. In his final collegiate campaign, Phillip dominated the ACC with impressive statistics, leading in shots (62), points (31), and goals (15), among other metrics. His contributions were instrumental in NC State’s success this season. Joining Phillip in the ACC honors were sophomore center-back Nikola Markovic, named Defensive Player of the Year, and senior goalkeeper Logan Erb, who claimed Goalkeeper of the Year. Senior midfielder Taig Healy, the conference leader in assists, also earned a spot on the All-ACC First Team. This collective achievement marks a historic moment for NC State, as it is the first time since 1984 that the program has placed four players on the All-ACC First Team, a feat achieved only twice in its history.