Bond has faced Arkansas both as a player and as a coach. Her Illini team handed the Lady'Backs a pair of losses, including a 100-81 beating at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas returned the favor to Bond as a coach, taking over a 110-59 win over Providence at Walton. As a sophomore, Bond's team scored program's first win over a ranked team with a 67-53 win over Florida. In addition to the 1997 and 1998 NCAA tournament appearances, Illinois posted 20-win seasons Bond's junior and senior years.
Bond is single and resides in Fayetteville.