Buddies boss Stephen Robinson paid tribute to striker Curtis Main for helping to drive his team forward to a pivotal victory in Perth.
Main has drawn some serious criticism from sections of St Mirren supporters this season after a string of underwhelming performances, having notched just three goals in 33 appearances in all competitions.
But the forward was at his bustling best at McDiarmid Park, with Robinson insisting he knows what the former Motherwell and Aberdeen man can bring to the club when he's firing on all cylinders.