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_57 (ties INTEGER, team VARCHAR, goals_against VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many ties did the Montreal Victorias have with a GA of less than 24?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(ties) FROM table_name_57 WHERE team = "montreal victorias" AND goals_against < 24