Highlights: Ross County 1-1 Livingston
Livingston "came in on their hands and knees" after a hard-fought draw against Ross County in front of 300 fans in Dingwall, says head coach Gary Holt.
Oli Shaw's near-post header gave the home side the lead, but Livingston levelled after 56 minutes when Nicky Devlin turned in Scott Pittman's cross.
It prevented Holt's side from registering a fourth straight loss.
"We talked within ourselves about how we want to get back to what we're known for," Holt said.
"Teams seem to talk about how we like to get their in their faces, get the ball into the box, we like to get bodies in there, and we've gone away from that slightly but playing better football.
"If you're not getting the results, you've got to look at it. I asked them to leave everything on the pitch, come in on your hands and knees after the game and we'll get a result."
The draw means County have not won in six and drop to ninth, while Livingston ended a run of three straight defeats.
While there was the refreshing sight of 300 fans scattered along the stands in Dingwall, neither side were in the kind of form where entertainment could be considered the priority.
County were winless in five games, Livingston had lost their last three, and both were fully committed to ending their respective runs in a full-blooded encounter.
Shaw's clever header into the far corner - which was possible due to a baffling lack of marking at the near post - from Stephen Kelly's free-kick was the highlight of the opening 45 minutes.
The former Hibernian striker then almost added an assist minutes later, when he pick-pocketed Ciaron Brown on the goalline and crossed for Ross Stewart, whose header flew just over the crossbar.
But up until the opening goal, Livingston had looked the more likely to score. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas smashed over a volley after an intelligent swivel to work the angle, and Alan Forrest's low drive tested Ross Doohan.
And they stepped up their intensity after the break and were rewarded after 11 minutes as Devlin slid in to level after a terrific cross from Pittman, who was put into space by Steve Lawson's clever reverse pass down the left flank.
The visitors came close to edging in front when Craig Sibbald flashed another ball across goal, but this time there were no team-mates waiting to tap in.
After a sluggish start to the second half, County responded after conceding and claimed for a penalty when substitute Regan Charles-Cook was involved in a tangle in the box, then Shaw headed wide after good work by Charles-Cook and Josh Reid down the left.
But while neither side could be faulted for endeavour and intensity - there were 23 fouls in the game - the lack of composure in the final third meant few clear chances in the final quarter.
Man of the match - Nicky Devlin
In a game of few standouts, Devlin's work-rate down the right flank was impressive and he netted the all important equaliser
What did we learn?
Livingston head coach Gary Holt spoke pre-match about the need to get back to the hard-working, robust template that has served his side well in recent seasons. There was evidence of it in Dingwall, as they flew in to challenges and at times launched the ball forward from deep.
But they played at times too, and their equaliser was well-worked and well deserved. If they can find the balance between the two approaches then they will stay clear of trouble.
County are often maligned for their defence, but once again it largely stood firm under periods of pressure and they played some nice football in the middle of the pitch.
Their problem is often a lack of cutting edge, with only St Mirren scoring fewer goals this term. Shaw's second goal in as many games may give hope in that regard.
What they said
'It was nice to hear more than own voices'
Livingston head coach Gary Holt: "I asked them to leave everything on the pitch, come in on your hands and knees after the game and we'll get a result. I certainly got that.
"With a wee bit of luck and extra composure in the final third I think we had extra opportunities to score more goals."
Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell: "I'm slightly frustrated in that we get our noses in front. I was a wee bit disappointed with how they started the second half.
"They gave me absolutely everything, they put their bodies on the line in a physical contest but I just felt we could've started that second half slightly better."
Frustrated but huge positives - Kettlewell
What's next?
Both sides face away trips in the League Cup group stage on Tuesday, with Ross County facing Elgin (19:45 GMT) and Livingston up against Stenhousemuir (19:45).
