Arizona guard Kobi Simmons (2) forces his way into the lane by USC guard Jonah Mathews (2) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

McKale went dead silent late in the first half when Kobi Simmons twisted his ankle and limped to the locker room.

Allonzo Trier distracted Arizona fans from the momentary sadness by nailing a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the first half.

Luckily for Arizona, Simmons returned in the second half. 

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