BASKETBALL

UC San Diego played Division I Boise State nearly even for a half before falling, 82-70, before a crowd of 6,373 in Boise. The Tritons (3-3) shot 54% in the game and trailed only 36-35 at halftime. But Boise outscored the visitors, 20-5, at the foul line for the difference.

Donnie Buettner hit 10 of 11 field goals and Point Loma Nazarene shot 76% in the second half in a 86-67 nonconference victory at San Francisco State. Buettner finished with 22 points and Rusty Fallin added 19 for PLNC (5-6).

BASEBALL

The Padres signed Mike York, a six-year minor-leaguer with little major league experience to a Las Vegas contract and will invite him to spring training.

The Padres also announced they did not offer a contract to first baseman Phil Stephenson, who now becomes a free agent. However, the club said it is interested in re-signing Stephenson to a triple-A contract.

York’s last major league experience came this past season with Cleveland where he compiled a 1-4 record and a 6.75 ERA in 14 games.