SIU men's tennis coach Dann Nelson draws a diagram for his players Sept. 17, 2013 during practice at University Courts. Nelson has high expectations for his team this season. "Our goal is to win the conference because it's a reward for all the hard work and the chance to compete in a national tournament," Nelson said. The team will play three matches in the Middle Tennessee State University Dale Short Shootout this weekend in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Men's and women's tennis could possibly be eliminated next season under Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed FY17 budget, according to an email sent by SIU President Randy Dunn.