The result saw the Lilywhites rise to 13th in the table, as they prepare for their final game of the season - a trip to Nottingham Forest - next weekend.
Speaking after the win against the Tykes, Preston's interim head coach Frankie McAvoy praised defender Jordan Storey for getting himself on the score-sheet, and claimed: “Jordan is a threat when we can get him forward into the box. It’s been a couple of seasons since he managed to score from a set piece when we played at QPR.
“Jordan has done well of late to be fair to him. There was one moment in the first half when he allowed the ball to bounce and Cauley Woodrow cut the ball back for Conor Chaplin who sort of scuffed his shot wide. Jordan is only a young boy and still learning his trad, he’s going to make the odd mistake.
“The important thing for him was that him, (Andrew) Hughesy and big Liam defended well against a Barnsley front three that are tough, they were big strong boys up there.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Preston North End and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last weekend's action continues:
5. Hammers plot Worrall raid
West Ham are rumoured to have joined the likes of Burnley and Leicester City in pursuing Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall. The £12m-rated ace has been tipped to be sold in order to fund a major squad overhaul for his side this summer. (The 72) Photo: Stephen Pond
6. Ex-Owls boss named favourite for Doncaster Rovers job
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley boss Danny Wilson has been named as favourite for the Doncaster Rovers job. However, sources close to the club understand that he isn't in the running to becoming Darren Moore's successor. (SkyBet) Photo: Pete Norton
7. Three sides keeping tabs on Gauld
Brentford, Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City have all been credited with an interest in ex-Scotland U21 international Ryan Gauld. The former wonderkid is currently playing his football out in Portugal with top tier side FC Farense. (Team Talk) Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
8. Magpies keen on Terriers ace
Newcastle could make a move for Huddersfield midfielder Lewis O'Brien, who could be sold for £4m this summer. He's been eyed as a low-cost alternative to loan star Joe Willock, whose brother Chris was on loan with the Terriers last season. (The Sun) Photo: Gareth Copley