Andy Commins will transfer to UNCW after spending his freshman season at Auburn. Commins will join the team this fall for the 2025-2026 season.
“Jeremiah 29:11, The obstacle is the way. Super pumped to announce my commitment to attend UNCW this fall and continue to build on my athletic and academic careers in Wilmington! I want to thank my family for their continued selfless support of my athletic career. I can’t thank Bobby and the UNCW coaching staff enough for this opportunity. Cannot wait to join the brotherhood brewing in Wilmington and get to work! Let’s ball!
I am leaving Auburn with profound gratitude. While the circumstances within the NCAA and SEC that led me to part ways are heartbreaking, I have trust in God’s plan through it all. The relationships I’ve made with my teammates will last a lifetime. I want to thank the entire Auburn coaching staff for everything they’ve done for me, from believing in 16-year-old Andy, to supporting me through this change. The Plains will forever be home to me. WDE always.”
Commins swam numerous lifetime bests in the fall at midseason with a 48.07 in the 100 fly and a 1:46.50 in the 200 fly. He did not swim at 2025 SECs as he instead finished his season at the first and last chance meets. He swam a 1:45.48 to improve upon his lifetime best in the 100 fly.
Best SCY Times:
- 100 fly: 48.07
- 200 fly: 1:45.48
- 500 free: 4:27.79 (high school)
The UNCW men captured the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association Championship as they scored 829.5 points to finish ahead of Delaware who scored 737. UNCW was led by William Carrico who went three for three in individual titles to score 60 points. He won the 500 free (4:19.83), 200 breast (1:55.65), and 400 IM (3:44.81). All three swims were lifetime bests as well.
Based on his best times, Commins is an instant boost to the fly group as he would have led the team this past season in the 200 fly. Dave Fitch led the team in both fly events with a 46.72 100 fly and a 1:46.60 200 fly. Fitch notably transferred into the program from Florida.
Commins’ best time in the 200 fly would have been 2nd at the CAA Championships while his 100 fly would have been 7th and 500 free would have been on the edge of the A and B finals.
Auburn should cut the team at this point