Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_10294071_1 (ties_played VARCHAR, total_w_l VARCHAR)

### Question ###
what is the total number of ties played where total w–l is 38–24

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(ties_played) FROM table_10294071_1 WHERE total_w_l = "38–24"