The Crimson Tide advanced against Michigan State in the Phil Knight Invitational, but will face another top-20 opponent in the semifinals. Can you say bombs away? While the No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide may have had a statement game against Michigan State in the opening round of the Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Ore., No. 20 Connecticut was shooting lights out to also advance and set up a top-20 matchup in Friday’s semifinals. Specifically, senior guard Tristen Newton led the Huskies to a school-record 17 3-pointers as they blew past one of the local teams, Oregon, to a 83-59 victory.…