CALIFORNIA - A big third quarter proved to be the difference Thursday night.
Trailing 29-24 at the half, Plato outscored California 23-8 in the third quarter on its way to a 60-51 victory.
Elizabeth Lutz led California with 11 points.
Kayla Kimrey had 21 points to top Plato (5-0), while Lexi McNeil added 16.
California (2-3) is off until Saturday, Dec. 20, when it faces Hermann in the Missouri National Guard Shootout at Fleming Fieldhouse.
California won the JV game 36-30.