No. 19 Baylor softball ups expectations, nonconference competition for 2024

Then-junior outfielder McKenzie Wilson (21) digs into the box and awaits a pitch during then-No. 4 seed Baylor softball's first-round game against then-No. 5 seed Iowa State as part of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship on May 11, 2023, at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. Michael Haag | Sports EditorBy Michael Haag | Sports Editor

Baylor softball head coach Glenn Moore admitted last year’s squad surprised a lot of people — including himself.

2024 won’t be the same, though, as the Bears retained 21 of 22 members from last year’s 40-win roster and have five ranked foes on their nonconference schedule.

Moore, who’s entering his 24th season as Baylor’s head coach, said…