Byron Villarias starred as Marinerong Pilipino cruised to its first finals berth after thrashing Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP), 96-79, in Game 2 of the 2019 Philippine Basketball Association Developmental League (PBA D-League) Foundation Cup semifinals on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Prized recruit guard Villarias exploded with a game-high 25 points built on seven triples, anchoring the Skippers’ smooth sailing to a maiden finals appearance since joining the developmental ranks in 2017.

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