ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A feeling came over Dave Scribner shortly after members of the 1964-67 men's basketball teams were inducted into the Roberts Athletic Hall of Fame at Homecoming in 2017.

"I wanted to write a book about my teammates and document this great team," said Scribner, a point guard on the varsity squad from 1966 until his graduation in 1969.

So he did.


Against All Odds: The Story of How a Group of Young Men Captured the Heart of a Campus was published by Christian Faith Publishing in August and goes behind the scenes to share details of the Raiders' magical 38-6 run over the 1965-66 and 66-67 seasons.

Led by Coach Bill Hughes, the team played its home games in front of standing room only crowds at Churchville-Chili High School and won the first Monroe County Tournament Championship, which later became the Chase and Wendy's scholarship tournaments.

Hughes, Scribner and most of the surviving members of the 1965-67 teams will be returning to campus for Homecoming this weekend for several special events to commemorate the release of Scribner's book and the indelible impact this team left on the Roberts community.

The team will be featured at the following events:

9 -10:30 a.m., Friday:  Yesteryears Brunch (Golisano Community Engagement Center) with Coach Bill Hughes speaking and Dave Scribner signing books after the event concludes (about 10:30).

1-3 p.m., Friday: Student-Athletes come and go to meet the team and talk to the players before practice (Redhawks Roost in the Upper Voller Athletic Center).

1:30 – 3 p.m., Saturday: Raiders & Redhawks Meet & Greet w/ Fan Fellowship (Redhawks Roost in the Upper Voller Athletic Center)

"I am excited about getting this team together," Scribner said. "It was a great team, we loved each other and we love spending time together."

The retail price for Against All Odds is $15.95 and will be on sale this weekend. The book can also be purchased through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.