A 22-3 run by the Tufts Jumbos in the second half erased a14-point deficit, then senior forward Shelly Pederson ( Norwich,CT) hit the keybasket with 1:08 remaining to lift the Tufts to a thrilling 56-54 victory overthe Hamilton Continentals in NESCAC women's basketbakk action on Saturdayafternoon.