Two weeks ago, Tennessee didn't hold up well in a 94-84 loss at Auburn. The Volunteers weren't competitive on the glass and seemed to lack intensity at times, causing coach Rick Barnes to question his team's effort after the loss and 0-2 start to the SEC season.
The Volunteers have responded in a big way.
No. 21 Tennessee rides an impressive three-game win streak into Missouri on Wednesday for an SEC test in Columbia.
The Vols posted wins over Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Texas A&M since the Auburn game. Tennessee was outrebounded 46-38 and surrendered 22 offensive rebounds in the loss to Auburn, but followed it up with strong showings on the glass in the wins over Kentucky and Texas A&M.