Robert Czeremcha makes career-high 5 field goals as FIU beats New Mexico State 22-3
MIAMI (AP) — Robert Czeremcha made a career-high five field goals to tie a program record and Florida International beat New Mexico State 22-3 on Wednesday night.Czeremcha had makes of 40, 52, 33, 21 and 48 — after entering with a career-long of 39 set last year.
Robert Czeremcha set a program record with five field goals, tying a school single-game mark, as Florida International defeated New Mexico State 22-3 in a game on Wednesday night. Czeremcha's successful attempts of 40, 52, 33, 21, and 48 yards matched a record previously held by Dustin Rivest. His 52-yarder came during FIU's opening drive of the second half, giving the Panthers a 13-3 lead.
The final 48-yarder was assisted by Demetrius Hill's interception, which was FIU's third takeaway of the game. JJ Kohl contributed 115 yards with an interception for FIU (3-2, 1-0 Conference USA). Devonte Lyons rushed for 78 yards on 14 attempts, while Anthony Carrie contributed a touchdown run. New Mexico State's starter Adam Damante and Trey Hedden each threw an interception, with James Jones leading the team in rushing yards per game at 102.0, recording 89 yards on the ground.
The Panthers will face Sam Houston on October 21, while FIU will play Jacksonville State on Tuesday.
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