MIAMI — – Eric Rivers recorded 295 yards receiving, setting a Florida International single-game record, and his three touchdown catches helped the Panthers beat New Mexico State 34-13 on Tuesday night and snap a three-game losing streak .

Only two receivers in Conference USA history have more receiving yards in the game than Rivers: Houston’s Donnie Avery with 346 and Louisiana Tech’s Carlos Henderson with 326. FIU’s previous school record was 201, set by three players including TY Hilton.

New Mexico State had just 246 total yards – and one touchdown.

Rivers finished with three receptions of more than 50 yards, highlighted by a one-handed grab with 7:49 left in the third quarter that gave FIU a 17-6 lead.

His quarterback, Keyone Jenkins, threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns in his career for FIU (3-6, 2-3). Eleven of Jenkins’ 18 completions went to Rivers.

Jenkins’ third touchdown pass was to Dean Patterson with 7:45 to go in the fourth, rebuilding a two-possession lead at 27-13.

Brandon Nunez and Santino Marucci each threw an interception for New Mexico State (2-6, 1-4), which had a bye after a 33-30 double-overtime victory over Louisiana Tech.

FIU is off until Nov. 16 – an 18-day period – when it heads on the road to face Jacksonville State.

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