"We knew we needed a performance after Saturday's game at Hull - and I think the lads have shown everything they needed to do in horrible conditions" he told BBC Radio Humberside.
"We started the game very, very brightly and the players have put in a great performance against a team that is trying to get into the Premiership.
"I am very proud of them - because they have responded in the right manner.
Adkins labelled the win as a "big result" and continued: "we are still in there in the race to survive in the Championship."