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LIU Fans Create 'Fins Up' Chant Amid Tournament Loss

3/21/2026

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Long Island University (LIU) introduced the "fins up" free-throw chant during its NCAA tournament game against Arizona, a 92-58 loss.
The chant was created by fans Cameron Koffman and David Pochapin to engage the audience.
LIU guard Eddie Munyak hit a 27-foot three-pointer in the final minute, triggering an emotional reaction.
Separately, a group of friends has maintained a decades-long March Madness tradition with games and a Calcutta auction.

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Story summary

Long Island University (LIU) introduced the "fins up" free-throw chant during its NCAA tournament game against Arizona, a 92-58 loss.
The chant was created by fans Cameron Koffman and David Pochapin to engage the audience.
LIU guard Eddie Munyak hit a 27-foot three-pointer in the final minute, triggering an emotional reaction.
Separately, a group of friends has maintained a decades-long March Madness tradition with games and a Calcutta auction.