Lavern wreaked havoc in the backfield of Division I FCS opponent Robert Morris, finding his way to the quarterback for three sacks in AB's season-opening 14-7 win. He had four total tackles, including 3.5 for a loss, and was credited with three quarterback hurries.
The Battlers were stout up front all game long against the Colonials, racking up seven sacks as a team and held RMU to just 16 yards of net rushing and 149 yards of total offense.