Voyagers enter MPBL playoffs

MANILA, Philippines — The Pasay Voyagers trounced the Mindoro Tamaraws, 84-72, on Tuesday to complete the playoffs cast of the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan Season North division at the Cuneta Astrodome.

Dropping 13 straight points, the Voyagers surged ahead, 63-44, before cruising to their 17th win against 11 losses, and thus shutting the door on the Caloocan Supremos, who dropped to 15-14 following a 111-88 beating against the San Juan Knights in the opener.

With Jaypee Belencion, Achie Inigo, Elmer Moradas, Raymund Ilagan and Jan Jamon drilling in double digits, the Voyagers pulled away at 38-18 and never trailed against the Tamaraws, who tumbled to 9-19.

Toting a 25-4 record, Datu Cup champion San Juan is virtually assured of top spot in the North with only the Manila Stars (24-5) capable of tying the Knights after the single round-robin elimination.