Both teams could be eliminated next season as a result of Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed fiscal year 2017 budget, according to an email sent by SIU President Randy Dunn last month.
The men's tennis team (11-3) has competed since 1924 while the women (9-9, 1-0) have competed since 1974.
"We really hope this is not our last home match ever," said men’s coach Dann Nelson.
After Saturday’s match against Illinois State (8-10), the men have two more road matches before the Missouri Valley Conference Team Championships from April 29 to May 1 in Wichita, Kan.