Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_35 (matches VARCHAR, rider VARCHAR, total_points VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many total matches involving dennis gavros had total points less than 167?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(matches) FROM table_name_35 WHERE rider = "dennis gavros" AND total_points < 167