Following a nationwide search, Angie Zeuch has been named to the position of head women's basketball coach at Thiel, it was announced Wednesday.

She replaces Artina Trader, who left to take the coaching position at North Carolina Wesleyan, her alma mater.

�We are very excited to announce Angie Zeuch as our women's basketball coach,� said Thiel athletic director Jack Leipheimer. �Angie is very detailed oriented, has a solid knowledge of the game, and possesses a very strong commitment to the Division III philosophy. I am confident she will serve as a very positive role model for our student-athletes, and be a valuable contributor to our athletic department.�

Zeuch takes over the women's basketball program at Thiel after spending two seasons as an assistant at Wesleyan (Conn.). During her time with the Cardinals, Zeuch was responsible for recruiting and scouting while assisting with administrative and on-court duties.

�I am so thrilled to be a part of Thiel College,� said Zeuch. �It is an exciting time at Thiel with great leadership in place and a shared vision of tradition and success. I am looking forward to building relationships on and off the court and throughout the community.�

Prior to her stint at Wesleyan, Zeuch spent three years (2004-07) as an assistant at Division I Colgate. In addition to assisting with player development, practice and game planning, she coordinated the team�s conditioning program and handled aspects of recruiting and scouting activities.

A 2004 graduate of Case Western Reserve, Zeuch was a four-year starter and two-year captain for the Spartans and was named All-UAA as well as Academic All-UAA on three occasions. A 1,000-point scorer during her career, she was named the college's female athlete of the year as a senior and served as chairperson of the Athletic Captains' Council.