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_13015539_1 ( points VARCHAR, lost VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total points for the tean with 8 losses?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(points) FROM table_13015539_1 WHERE lost = 8