United were forced to play an extra 30 minutes of their Co-operative Insurance Cup third-round clash with Ross County in Dingwall as the hosts netted an 86th-minute equaliser. Houston's side prevailed, however, courtesy of a 101st-minute own goal.
"Morale has been boosted by winning at Ross County," said Houston.
"They were chirpy Thursday and singing in the dressing room and having a bit of banter - that's what a win does for you.
"It does lift the spirits again.
"I don't care if it was against a First Division team or a Third Division team - you have to go to Ross County and win the match and we did.
"I'm not saying it was our best performance - nowhere near it - but with their effort and application I think we deserved the win."
Source: PA
Source: PA