Upset losses haven’t diminished the stakes of Tuesday’s Villanova-St. Joe’s game. They may be higher.

Upset losses have altered the landscape of the Big 5 race but they’ve only heightened the stakes for the city series finale.

This will be the third meeting between the two schools this season and the first since Villanova was upset by St. John’s and St. Joseph's was upset by La Salle.

There is still plenty at stake for both teams. Villanova can clinch at least a share of the Big 5 title with a win, while St. Joe's can finish in a three-way tie for the championship with a victory and a Villanova loss to Xavier on Saturday.

The Wildcats and Hawks split their first two meetings this season, with each team winning on its home court.

The game will be played at The Palestra, the historic home of Philadelphia college basketball

The Palestra is one of the most iconic venues in college basketball and is sure to be rocking on Tuesday night.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and will tip off at 9 p.m. ET.

Here are some things to watch for in the game:

• The matchup between Villanova's Jalen Brunson and St. Joe's Charlie Brown will be one to watch.
• Brunson is one of the best players in the country and Brown is a rising star.
• The battle on the boards will be another key factor in the game.
• Villanova has a size advantage, but St. Joe's has been rebounding the ball well lately.
• The game could come down to free throws.
• Both teams are good at getting to the line and making free throws.

The game is sure to be a close one and could go either way.

Villanova is the more experienced team and has more talent, but St. Joe's is playing with a lot of confidence right now.

The game will be decided by who makes the most plays down the stretch.