Central State University Athletics

A standout basketball player at East High School in Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia Tramble went on to play two seasons at Cuyahoga Community College before transferring to Central State University to play for coach Theresa Check. While wearing the maroon and gold, Tramble averaged 10 points per game while solidifying herself as one of the best rebounding guards on the team averaging 3 rebounds per game.

Tramble earned her degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from CSU in 1986. For her academic prowess, Tramble was honored as the Outstanding Special Education Student in the State of Ohio.

After graduating, Tramble joined the Lady Marauder basketball program as Check's full-time assistant coach. Tramble would be on Check's side for thirteen straight NAIA District 22 titles and multiple trips to the NAIA National Tournament. When Check stepped down from coaching to devote her full-time efforts to her duties as the Director of Athletics in 2001, Tramble took over the helm of the Lady Marauders. In her first year as head coach, her team averaged 100 points per game and reached the NAIA National Semi-Finals. CSU finished the year with a 30-2 overall record. At the conclusion of the season, Tramble was named the NAIA Independent Region Co-Coach of the Year.

Tramble continued to lead the Lady Marauders throughout the 2000s as the program made its transition to NCAA Div. II status. In addition to coaching, Tramble was named the Senior Woman Administrator in 2004. In her seven seasons as a head coach, Tramble's teams compiled an overall record of 152-68.

Tramble's players were both a force on the court and in the community. Tramble and her team would spend most Saturday's performing community service projects at local churches, nursing homes and recreation centers.