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Ben Durbala
Ben Durbala
  • Title:
    Scouting & Recruiting Analyst
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Ben Durbala was elevated to the role of Scouting & Recruiting analyst in March 2026 after spending the previous seven months as a Scouting & Recruiting assistant.

From 2023 to 2025, Durbala worked in asset management for Bradford Allen. 

Durbala graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2024. He earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Northwestern in 2026.

During his time in Columbia, Durbala was a student manager with the football program from 2021 to 2022.
 
Lacrosse - Cats Defeat No. 18 PSU 17-12 in Conference Road Win (04/12/26)
Sunday, April 12
Softball - Wildcats Earn Series Sweep at Penn State with 17-3 Run-Rule (4/12/26)
Sunday, April 12
Softball - 'Cats Run-Rule Penn State, 13-4, Claim Series Victory (4/11/26)
Saturday, April 11
Softball - 'Cats Open Weekend at Penn State with 8-2 Win (4/10/26)
Friday, April 10